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Apex Technology, Inc.
Full time
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USA
10/19/2026
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Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and own mission-critical satellite software across architecture, development, deployment, and operations.
Develop, configure, and maintain embedded Linux platforms and bootloader frameworks using technologies such as Yocto, Buildroot, WolfBoot, and U-Boot.
Design, implement, and validate firmware update mechanisms, including secure deployment, bootloader integration, and recovery procedures.
Implement security enhancements that improve software integrity, resilience, and secure spacecraft operation.
Collaborate with mission operations, GNC, and hardware teams on system architecture, prototyping, avionics bring-up, integration, and debugging.

Requirements

U.S. Person status is required, or the candidate must be able to obtain the necessary export authorizations.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
At least 2 years of experience writing operating-system code, ideally with Yocto or embedded Linux for spacecraft, robotics, automotive, or other hardware interacting with the physical world.
Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust.
Preferred qualifications include at least 1 year of flight software experience and experience with satellite software, embedded Linux, bootloaders, avionics bring-up, hardware/software integration, schematic analysis, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spacecraft attitude-control systems, firmware updates, and secure systems.

Benefits

Equity and eligibility for long-term stock options.
Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, plus $100,000 of life insurance at no cost.
Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days and 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, unlimited snacks, office socials, recreational activities, and family gatherings.
In-person work at the Playa Vista office with flexibility to integrate work and life.
Full-time employment with tools and equipment provided for the role.

Salary: $130k - $185k/yr

Apex Technology, Inc.

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