Manufacturing Systems Software Engineer

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.

For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.

Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.

We’d love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet. 

About the Role

As a Manufacturing Systems Software Engineer on our team, you’ll partner directly with engineers, manufacturing technicians, and operations leaders to create software that removes friction and drives execution. You’ll own products end-to-end—from architecture to deployment—that materially improve how we build spacecraft.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain fullstack web applications that streamline spacecraft design, manufacturing, and testing processes.

• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services to support internal workflows and external integrations.

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to understand needs and build solutions.

• Own the architecture, performance, and security of the systems you develop.

• Help shape our internal software ecosystem to be modular, scalable, and developer-friendly.

• Contribute to defining software best practices, architecture decisions, and deployment standards.

Requirements:

• U.S. Persons status is required as this position requires access to export-controlled data.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 3+ years of experience building production web applications end-to-end.

• Strong proficiency with React (hooks, context, modern state management) and TypeScript.

• Solid backend development skills using Python (FastAPI, Django, Flask) or Node.js.

• Experience designing SQL or NoSQL schemas and writing performant, maintainable queries.

• Familiarity with cloud-hosted deployments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

• Ability to translate complex real-world workflows into clean APIs and elegant user experiences.

• Comfortable working closely with non-technical stakeholders; strong written and verbal communication.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with data platforms like Palantir Foundry, Snowflake, Databricks, or Looker.

• Familiarity with manufacturing or operational systems (ERP, MRP, MES, PLM).

• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CDK) and event-driven architectures.

Why Join Apex?

Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup backed by $200M in Series D funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

What We Offer For Full-time Employees:

• 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

Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.