Lead Flight Software Engineer — Embedded Systems Architect

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term stock incentives

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance

Four weeks paid time off per year

Job summary

Castelion is seeking a Lead Flight Software Engineer in Torrance, California. The role involves leading the development of embedded software architecture for mission-critical systems and mentoring engineers within the Flight Software team. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in embedded systems, proficiency in C++ or Rust, and a strong background in real-time software development. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovative defense solutions and includes comprehensive benefits such as long-term stock incentives and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in embedded software or real-time systems.
• Experience leading technical projects and serving as a technical lead.
• Strong debugging skills across hardware/software boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture and software design patterns with technical leadership.
• Design, implement, and integrate embedded software for real-time systems.
• Mentor engineers and track progress for high-quality execution.

Skills

C++

Rust

Embedded software development

Debugging skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a related STEM field

Tools

Linux-based platforms

Job description

Castelion is seeking a Lead Flight Software Engineer in Torrance, California. The role involves leading the development of embedded software architecture for mission-critical systems and mentoring engineers within the Flight Software team. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in embedded systems, proficiency in C++ or Rust, and a strong background in real-time software development. The position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovative defense solutions and includes comprehensive benefits such as long-term stock incentives and paid time off.