Full-Time
Flight Software Engineer – Senior
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Apex
51-200 employees
Manufactures customizable ESPA class satellites
Compensation Overview
$185k - $215kAnnually
Senior
No H1B Sponsorship
Los Angeles, CA, USA
This position is onsite in Los Angeles.
You match the following Apex's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
- 6+ 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.
- 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.
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 serve clients in the aerospace and defense sectors, providing customizable satellite solutions for Earth observation, communications, and scientific research. 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.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series B
Total Funding
$115.3M
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
2022
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Apex won a $45.9 million contract with the U.S. Space Force.
- Partnership with Anduril enhances Apex's capabilities in the defense sector.
- Toyota Ventures' investment supports Apex's cost reduction and scaling efforts.
What critics are saying
- Emerging satellite bus manufacturers threaten Apex's market share.
- Technological advancements may render Apex's offerings obsolete.
- Supply chain vulnerabilities could lead to production delays and increased costs.
What makes Apex unique
- 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.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Company Equity
Meal Benefits
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 4%1 year growth
↓ -6%2 year growth
↓ -43%The contract win comes as Apex expands beyond its initial focus on low Earth orbit satellites to develop capabilities for geostationary, medium Earth orbit and deep space missions.
LOS ANGELES and COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Anduril Industries is announcing a strategic partnership with Apex, a Los Angeles-based merchant supplier of productized satellite buses, to enable rapid development and delivery of space systems for the United States and partners.
Toyota Ventures has invested in Apex Space, a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2022, which manufactures satellite buses at scale. Apex aims to reduce costs and lead times for satellites by using standardization and rapid delivery. Their first model, the Aries satellite bus, is a 100kg platform capable of carrying a payload and fuel mass of up to 150kg. Since 2015, space companies have received $286 billion in investment, with 86% going towards satellite technologies.
Satellite manufacturing startup Apex has raised $95 million to allow it to ramp up production of “productized” satellite buses to tap into growing demand.
WASHINGTON - Satellite manufacturing startup Apex has raised $95 million to allow it to ramp up production of "productized" satellite buses to tap into growing demand, particularly from national security customers.