Early Flight Software Engineer

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• U.S. Person status is required to access export-controlled data.
• At least 1 year of total flight software experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent is required.
• Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust is required.
• Experience with real-time systems running on distributed hardware is required.
• Knowledge of embedded Linux, system administration, and creating Linux distributions with Yocto is required.
• Familiarity with satellite systems and protocols such as CCSDS and ECSS is required.
• Experience integrating, testing, and validating software for real-time and distributed systems is required.
• Familiarity with TCP/IP, UDP, secure communication systems, Protobuf, and encryption is required.

Benefits

• Equity participation in Apex.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents, plus $100,000 of life insurance at no cost.
• Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days and increasing to 20 or more annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement of up to $350 per day for work-related travel.
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks.
• Office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and family gatherings.
• Desk setup and productivity tools provided.
• In-person work at the Playa Vista office with flexibility to integrate work and life.