Lead Flight Software Engineer - Embedded RTOS Leader

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stock incentives

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Four weeks of paid time off per year

Job summary

A technology defense firm in California is seeking a Lead Flight Software Engineer. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee embedded software development for complex systems, and mentor engineers. This role requires strong proficiency in C++ or Rust, along with experience in Linux-based systems. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field. Extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams and project ownership are essential, along with an emphasis on quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in embedded software or real-time systems.
• Strong proficiency in C++, Rust, or similar systems programming languages.
• Experience developing software on Linux-based embedded platforms, including custom driver development.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture and software design patterns together with the Head of Flight Software.
• Design, implement, and integrate embedded software for Linux-based and real-time systems.
• Mentor engineers and provide guidance on implementation approaches.
• Lead software integration across virtualized environments and hardware-in-the-loop setups.

Skills

C++

Rust

Embedded systems

Real-time systems

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

Linux-based embedded platforms

Microcontrollers (ARM, PowerPC, x86)

Job description

A technology defense firm in California is seeking a Lead Flight Software Engineer. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, oversee embedded software development for complex systems, and mentor engineers. This role requires strong proficiency in C++ or Rust, along with experience in Linux-based systems. Candidates should have at least 7 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in a STEM field. Extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams and project ownership are essential, along with an emphasis on quality and continuous improvement.