Flight Software Lead

Los Angeles, California, United States

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$185,000 – $215,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Aerospace, Robotics & AutomationIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must be a U.S. Person to access export-controlled data, possess 5+ years of total flight software experience, 1+ years of leadership experience or a senior technical role, and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, and Rust is required, along with experience in real-time systems running on distributed hardware.

Responsibilities

As the Flight Software Lead, you will design, implement, and own mission-critical software applications for satellite systems, support commissioning during launch and early operations, and ensure software systems remain functional during critical operations. You will also own spacecraft software solutions through their full lifecycle, perform unit and system-level testing, collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and roadmaps, and balance long-term planning with short-term technical impact.

Skills

Python

C++

Rust

Real-Time Systems

Embedded Linux

TCP/IP

UDP

Protobuf

Encryption

cFS

Unit Testing

Integration Testing

System Testing

Apex

Manufactures customizable ESPA class satellites

About Apex

Apex Space manufactures ESPA class satellites, focusing on their flagship product, the Aries satellite bus, which is suitable for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and other missions. They cater to clients in the aerospace and defense sectors, providing customizable satellite solutions for applications like Earth observation and communications. Apex Space differentiates itself with guaranteed on-time delivery, high reliability, and transparent pricing. Their goal is to lead in spacecraft manufacturing by offering dependable satellite solutions for a variety of space missions.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$115.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Company Equity

Meal Benefits

Risks

Increased competition from new entrants like Rocket Lab's Photon platform.

Potential supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions.

Rapid technological advancements could render Apex's offerings obsolete.

Differentiation

Apex specializes in ESPA class satellites, ranging from 40 to 400 kilograms.

The Aries satellite bus supports LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space missions.

Apex guarantees on-time delivery, high reliability, and transparent pricing.

Upsides

Increased demand for small satellite buses due to mega-constellations in LEO.

Growing interest in satellite-based Earth observation for climate monitoring.

Advancements in AI enhance on-orbit data processing for Apex's satellite buses.

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