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Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing provided pay range

This range is provided by Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$185,000.00/yr - $215,000.00/yr

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

Wed love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.

About The Role

As a member of the Flight Software team, you will design, develop, and own the software driving the autonomous operation of Apexs satellite buses. You will be responsible for developing mission critical systems that operate reliably 24/7, ensuring that Apexs spacecraft continue to operate in all scenarios.

In this role, you will work closely with both internal teams and external customers, aligning your solutions with company objectives and user requirements. We are looking for motivated engineers who are eager to solve complex problems with a focus on practicality and scalability, and who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
• 6+ years of total flight software experience
• Bachelors 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.

Compensation

Salary Range: $185,000 - $215,000 a year

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base salary range and excludes additional benefits. If your salary requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply.

Why Join Apex?

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 backed by $200M in Series C funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

What We Offer

• 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 BBQs, pickleball tournaments, run club, and social 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 EV chargers, 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

Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

Compensation Range: $185K - $215K

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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