Ground Software Engineer (Mid)
Apex Technology, Inc.3 months ago
Los Angeles, CA, USAMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$150k - $185k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement ground software for satellite communication, control, and telemetry.
- Support commissioning of spacecraft during launch and early operations.
- Own ground software solutions through the full lifecycle from design to deployment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish product requirements and technical roadmaps.
- Integrate third-party tools and custom software for satellite operations and data processing.
- Monitor and improve system scalability, redundancy, and failover strategies.
Requirements
- U.S. Person status is required for access to export controlled data.
- 3+ years of ground software experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Go, TypeScript, Python, and Rust.
- Familiarity with microservices frameworks and cloud-based solutions like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of Linux operating systems and system administration.
- Experience with software integration, testing, and validation for real-time systems.
- Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and secure communication systems.
Benefits
- Receive equity in Apex, allowing you to benefit from your contributions.
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents.
- Comprehensive PTO package starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually.
- Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching.
- 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement for work-related travel.
- Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks.
- Monthly office socials and community activities.
- Flexible work environment with a focus on collaboration.