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# Software Engineer, Operating Systems

- **Company:** Jamie Slone Wines, LLC
- **Location:** Los Angeles, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, Booting (BIOS), UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Disaster Recovery, Linux on Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, System Software, Systems Integration, Trusted Systems, Apex Code, Yocto, U-Boot, Software Coding, Hardware Debugging
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-operating-systems-apex-technology-inc-10507930

## About the Role

* U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data.
 * Bachelor's degree in CS, EE or equivalent, or equivalent professional experience.
 * 8+ years writing code for operating systems, ideally Yocto or embedded Linux on spacecraft, robotics, automotive, or other hardware what that interacts with the physical world
 * Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Rust

Preferred requirements

 * Experience developing, testing, deploying, and troubleshooting mission-critical satellite software from prototyping through flight operations.
 * Experience with embedded Linux platforms and bootloader frameworks (e.g., Yocto, Buildroot, WolfBoot, U-Boot).
 * Experience bringing up new avionics and flight hardware from initial power-on through functional verification.
 * Experience with hardware/software integration, schematic analysis, and hardware debugging using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
 * Familiarity with spacecraft attitude control systems, including reaction wheels, magnetorquers, thrusters, and associated sensors.
 * Experience designing, implementing, and validating firmware update mechanisms, including bootloader integration, secure firmware deployment, and update recovery.
 * Experience designing secure systems and implementing security enhancements in complex software architectures., Apex's work is governed by U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To be eligible for this role, applicants must either (1) qualify as a U.S. Person, meaning a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee admitted under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an individual granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or (2) be able to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, or another applicable U.S. government agency. You can learn more about ITAR here.

## Description

As a Senior Operating Systems Engineer on Apex's Flight Software team, you will design, develop, and own the software that brings our spacecraft to life. You will tackle the hardest problems in autonomous systems and build robust software that enables reliable spacecraft operation 24/7, across every phase of a mission. You will work closely with our mission operations, GNC, and hardware teams to architect new systems, prototype ideas, and turn them into mission-critical software that ultimately flies.

Experience in the space industry is not necessary to thrive at Apex. Instead, we are looking for motivated engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, balance technical rigor with practicality, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The Flight Software team is composed of three interconnected teams: high-level application software, operating system software, and embedded software. There is significant collaboration and crossover across these teams.

Responsibilities

 * Develop the low level software that configures and drives the processor peripherals and communication interfaces on our avionics.
 * Develop, configure, and maintain embedded Linux platforms and bootloader frameworks, including Yocto, Buildroot, WolfBoot, and U-Boot.
 * Design, implement, and validate firmware update mechanisms, including bootloader integration, secure firmware deployment, and recovery procedures.
 * Design and implement security enhancements across complex software architectures to improve system integrity, resilience, and secure operation.