Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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Apex Technology, Inc.
Full time
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USA
10/04/2026
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Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities

Develop low-level software configuring and driving processor peripherals and communication interfaces on spacecraft avionics.
Write and debug device drivers for sensors, actuators, and spacecraft bus components.
Implement onboard algorithms, including closed-loop control and fault detection and response for failed sensors and radiation upsets.
Develop both iterative bench-test code and rigorous, reviewed, tested software for manufacturing and flight.
Provide embedded software input for new system and hardware designs.
Support spacecraft commissioning during launch and early operations.

Requirements

U.S. Person status or the ability to obtain required export authorizations is required for access to export-controlled data.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
At least 3 years of experience writing C/C++ for embedded systems, ideally involving spacecraft, robotics, automotive, or other hardware interacting with the physical world.
Experience developing microcontroller firmware in bare-metal or RTOS environments.
Experience writing and debugging low-level device drivers over SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, and CAN.
Experience with hardware/software integration, including reading schematics and using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for hardware bring-up.
Understanding of microcontroller and microprocessor architecture, including memory, buses, and DMA.
Preferred qualifications include FPGA development, new avionics or flight-hardware bring-up, satellite attitude control systems, motors and power electronics, feedback sensors, and CCSDS or ECSS familiarity.

Benefits

Equity and long-term stock-option incentives.
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, plus $100,000 of life insurance.
15 days of vacation initially, growing to 20 or more 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 and unlimited snacks.
Office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and family gatherings.
Desk setup and productivity tools provided.
In-person work at the Playa Vista office with flexibility to integrate work and life.

Salary: $185k - $210k/yr

Apex Technology, Inc.

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