# Early Flight Software Engineer at Apex Space

- Company: Apex Space
- What the company does: Mass-manufacturing productized satellite platforms to accelerate deployment of critical, next-generation constellations. Backed by a16z and CRV.
- Company website: https://www.apexspace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Los Angeles
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $125K to $138K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-21
- Apply by: 2026-11-05
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/apex-technology-inc/a78c2ffd-bbaf-4884-b5a1-09631798f655
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/apex-space-early-flight-software-engineer/

## About the role

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

## What they're looking for

- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
- 1+ 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)

Tags: Engineering