Embedded Flight Software Engineer (TS/SCI Cleared)
Apex Technology, Inc.10 hours ago
Base Salary
$185k - $250k/yr
Responsibilities
- Develop low-level software for processor peripherals and avionics communication interfaces.
- Write and debug device drivers for spacecraft sensors, actuators, and other components.
- Implement onboard control algorithms and fault detection and response logic.
- Own mission-critical satellite software from architecture and development through deployment and operations.
- Develop rapid software for bench and development testing and rigorously validated software for manufacturing and flight systems.
- Plan and execute unit, integration, and system-level testing while diagnosing and resolving defects.
- Collaborate with systems, hardware, test, and operations teams on requirements, technical roadmaps, and execution.
- Support spacecraft commissioning during launch and early operations and troubleshoot critical flight systems.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship or the ability to access export-controlled data.
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI access and SAP eligibility.
- 8+ years of experience writing C/C++ for embedded systems, ideally involving spacecraft, robotics, automotive, or other physical-world hardware.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
- Strong proficiency in C++, Python, or Rust.
Benefits
- Equity, company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, and $100,000 of life insurance at no cost.
- Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days and growing to 20+ days 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, unlimited snacks, office socials, recreational activities, and family gatherings.
- Full-time role based in the Playa Vista office with in-person collaboration and flexibility to integrate work and life.
- Employees receive tools and equipment for their workspace; full-time hires are also eligible for long-term stock-option incentives.