About the job
In the rapidly evolving aerospace industry, spacecraft have emerged as a critical need as the number of launch vehicles increases and the cost of reaching orbit decreases. The surge in companies launching payloads into space has created an unprecedented demand for commercial spacecraft platforms, commonly referred to as satellite buses. These essential components carry customer payloads and are integrated into various launch vehicles.
At Apex, we manufacture these satellite buses at scale, utilizing an innovative blend of software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for efficient production. Our spacecraft play a pivotal role in shaping the future of society, contributing to applications ranging from earth observation to advanced communication systems.
We invite you to join our mission to provide humanity with access to the vastness of space.
About the Role
As the Lead of the Flight Software team, you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and overseeing the software that enables the autonomous operation of Apex’s satellite buses. You will take charge of mentoring, tasking, and guiding the flight software team, balancing your time between management duties and individual contributions with a 50/50 split. We seek passionate engineers eager to tackle intricate challenges with a focus on practical and scalable solutions, thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
Lead the flight software team in designing, implementing, and owning mission-critical software applications for satellite systems.
Support the commissioning of spacecraft during launch and early operations, ensuring software systems function flawlessly during critical phases.
Oversee spacecraft software solutions throughout their lifecycle, from initial design to successful deployment.
Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and system-level testing, identifying and rectifying any defects or issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish product requirements and technical roadmaps.
Requirements:
U. S. Person status is required due to access to export-controlled data.
5+ years of experience in flight software development.
1+ years of leadership experience, preferably in a technical capacity.

