Flight Software Engineer Onsite Opportunity Torrance CA Fastwater Staffing

Hikinex; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hikinex in Torrance, CA is seeking Flight Software Engineers to design, develop, integrate, and test high-performance real-time embedded software for advanced flight systems. This hands-on role collaborates with GNC, systems, and hardware teams to deliver reliable software for safety-critical environments, with emphasis on real-time constraints, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and thorough verification.

Candidates should have BS or MS in a relevant field and strong C/C++, RTOS, and real-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong C/C++ programming experience.
• Experience with RTOS.
• Understanding of hardware/software integration.
• Familiarity with real-time system constraints.
• Experience with GNC systems or other control-intensive applications.
• Strong understanding of simulation and HIL testing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.
• Active or eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test real-time embedded flight software.
• Collaborate with GNC engineers, systems engineers, and hardware teams.
• Develop and maintain software for high-reliability and safety-critical environments.
• Support simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight testing.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and debugging across software and system interfaces.
• Follow rigorous software lifecycle and configuration-management practices.
• Support software verification and validation activities.
• Contribute to development processes, tools, and engineering standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and best practices relevant to flight software and real-time systems.

Skills

C/C++ programming

RTOS experience

GNC systems

Simulation

HIL testing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Location: Torrance, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: 100% On-site, Monday–Friday
Start Date: TBD
Compensation: TBD — based on skills and experience

Important Screening Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Open to candidates across experience levels.
• Strong C/C++ programming experience.
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration and real-time system constraints.
• Experience with simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
• Must be able to work on-site in Torrance, CA.
• Active or eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.
• U.S. work authorization and applicable export-control requirements apply.

About the Role

We are seeking Flight Software Engineers to design, develop, integrate, and test high-performance real-time embedded software for advanced flight systems.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building robust software for demanding, safety-critical environments , while working closely with GNC, systems, and hardware teams.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for engineers who enjoy solving difficult real-time systems problems and can develop reliable flight software while working closely with hardware, GNC, and systems engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test real-time embedded flight software.
• Collaborate with GNC engineers, systems engineers, and hardware teams.
• Develop and maintain software for high-reliability and safety-critical environments.
• Support simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight testing.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and debugging across software and system interfaces.
• Follow rigorous software lifecycle and configuration-management practices.
• Support software verification and validation activities.
• Contribute to development processes, tools, and engineering standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and best practices relevant to flight software and real-time systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• C/C++ programming experience.
• Experience with RTOS.
• Understanding of hardware/software integration.
• Familiarity with real-time system constraints.
• Experience with GNC systems or other control-intensive applications.
• Strong understanding of simulation and HIL testing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.
• Active or eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flight software experience for missile, launch vehicle, or spacecraft systems.
• FPGA-based systems experience.
• Embedded software optimization experience.
• Secure software development or cybersecurity knowledge.
• Familiarity with agile or iterative development methodologies.
• Hands-on software verification, validation, and integration experience in defense environments.