Senior Flight Software Engineer

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🕒 June 24

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $185k - $215k / year

⏰ Full Time

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🧑‍💻 Full-stack Engineer

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Apex - Satellite Platforms

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201 - 500 employees

🏭 Manufacturing

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

Manufacturing • Consulting • Defense

Apex - Satellite Platforms is a company that designs, manufactures, and delivers productized, configurable satellite bus platforms and end-to-end mission services to accelerate constellation deployment. It operates high-rate production facilities (Factory One) and uses integrated manufacturing software (Octopus) to mass-produce configurable spacecraft across LEO, MEO, and GEO for commercial and government customers, focusing on speed, scale, and reliability.

📋 Description

• Design, implement and own mission critical software applications for satellite systems. • Support commissioning of spacecraft during launch and early operations and ensure software systems remain functional during critical operations. • Own spacecraft software solutions through the full lifecycle from initial design to deployment. • Perform unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing of software components, identifying and resolving any defects or issues. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to baseline product requirements and technical roadmaps.

🎯 Requirements

• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data. • 8+ years of total flight software experience • Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE or equivalent. • Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, Rust. • Experience with real time systems running on distributed hardware. • Knowledge of embedded Linux operating systems, system administration and creating Linux distributions (Yocto). • Familiarity with satellite systems and protocols, such as CCSDS, and ECSS. • Experience with software integration, testing, and validation for real-time and distributed systems. • Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP), secure communication systems, Protobuf and encryption.

🏖️ Benefits

• Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create • Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost • Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays • Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2% • 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel • Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day • Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family • Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self • World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life • Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference