Flight Software Engineer

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U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

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+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Hybrid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

In-office days

2 days From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Flight Software Engineer Palo Alto | OnSite About Apolink: Apolink is building the world's most interoperable satellite relay network in low Earth orbit. Our hybrid communication architecture combines RF and optical inter-satellite links to enable real-time, continuous connectivity for satellite operators across industries. About The Role: You will own development of the embedded and flight software stack that powers Apolink's relay spacecraft platforms. From low-level device drivers to autonomous fault recovery, you'll design and implement the digital nervous system that makes our satellites reliable and interoperable. You'll work directly with avionics hardware, vendor SDKs, and payload systems to bring our first mission to orbit in 2026 and lay the foundation for a scalable constellation. Responsibilities: - Architect and implement real-time flight software for satellite command and control - Develop embedded software for avionics, SDRs, and optical/RF payload subsystems - Build hardware abstraction layers, device drivers, and telemetry/telecommand interfaces - Read and integrate vendor SDKs into the flight stack for bus and payload components - Implement autonomy features, including fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) - Build and maintain software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) frameworks - Design spacecraft-to-ground communication protocols with authentication and security - Support hardware integration, functional testing, and on-orbit commissioning - Collaborate with RF, GNC, and systems engineers for seamless spacecraft ops Qualifications: - B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field - 5+ years of experience in embedded/flight software development (space, aerospace, or robotics) - Proficiency in C/C++ for real-time and resource-c

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