
Business Consulting and Services · 3 people
Flight Software Engineer
Posted 15 Oct
What’s this role about? Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical software applications for autonomous satellite bus operations. Support spacecraft commissioning and ensure software reliability throughout the full lifecycle from design to deployment.
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Company
About Apex Technology, Inc. Apex Group provides superior service in the preparation of SR&ED claims, with a track record of over 500 submitted claims to date. Industry specific experience in the following sectors: Food & Agribusiness, Consumer Products, Aerospace, Automotive, Software & Telecom, and Robotics.

Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualification
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
- 2.5+ 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
- Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.
- 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: Starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
- Competitive 401(k) plan: 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: 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
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