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Apex - Spacecraft Manufacturing · 5 months ago

Software Engineer, Test Automation

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$115K/yr - $145K/yr

2+ years exp

Apex is a spacecraft manufacturing company focused on providing access to space for various payload companies. The role involves designing and developing software infrastructure to enhance testing automation and support manufacturing operations, while collaborating with internal teams and external customers.

AerospaceCommercialManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Build and maintain Apex’s internal python code

Build and maintain core logic behind Apex test automation suite at system used from Day in the Life to component level testing

Actively work with the production and test engineering team that uses your software daily to support manufacturing operations

Design and develop software tools used to interface with Electrical Ground

Support Equipment (NI CompactDAQ Systems (cDAQ), Power Supplies, RF Equipment)

Qualification

PythonLinuxSoftware integrationCI/CD toolsContainerization technologiesC++RustSystem administrationTestingValidation

Required

U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data

2+ years of total python software engineering experience

Bachelor's degree in CS, EE or equivalent

Strong proficiency with modern Python (uv, pypi, pydantic, etc) (C++, Rust nice to have)

Knowledge of Linux operating systems and system administration

Experience with software integration, testing, and validation in a hardware centric environment

Familiarity with CI/CD tool (Github Actions, Jfrog Artifactory) and deployment tools (Ansible)

Familiarity with containerization technologies Docker, Kubernetes and Ansible

Benefits

Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create

Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost

Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays

Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%

8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel

Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day

Vibrant community: Monthly office BBQs, pickleball tournaments, run club, and social gatherings for you and your family

Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self

World-class Playa Vista office with EV chargers, with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life

Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference