Apex Technology
Ground Software Engineer (Mid)
About this role
Apex is seeking a mid-level Ground Software Engineer to design and develop software systems that control, communicate with, and monitor satellite operations. You'll own solutions across their full lifecycle while supporting spacecraft commissioning and ensuring reliable ground operations for a fast-growing commercial spacecraft manufacturer.
What you'll do
- Design and develop ground software for satellite communication, control, and telemetry systems
- Support spacecraft commissioning during launch and early operations
- Own ground software solutions from initial design through deployment
- Integrate third-party tools and custom software to automate satellite operations and data processing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product requirements and technical roadmaps
- Monitor and improve system scalability, redundancy, and failover strategies
What they're looking for
- Go, TypeScript, Python, or Rust programming
- Microservices frameworks and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, gRPC)
- Cloud-based solutions and deployment
- Linux system administration
- Network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP) and secure communication
- Real-time and distributed systems testing and validation
- Software integration and system architecture
- 3+ years ground software development experience
Benefits
- Equity ownership in the company
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and dependents
- 15-20+ days vacation plus 10 paid holidays annually
- Competitive 401(k) with 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
- 8 weeks paid parental leave and childcare reimbursement
- Daily catered lunch, unlimited snacks, and professional workspace setup
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Apex Technology
Apex Technology builds commercial spacecraft and satellite bus platforms for earth observation and communications missions. The company is hiring across platform engineering, cloud security, mission operations, and RF systems design to support its aerospace manufacturing and satellite operations.
View all jobs at Apex TechnologyLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience designing and deploying ground software systems. What was the most complex system you owned end-to-end, and how did you handle the transition from design to production?
- Describe your experience with microservices architectures and containerization. Have you worked with Docker and Kubernetes in a production environment, and what challenges did you encounter?