Realtime Flight Software Engineer – Embedded Systems

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

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