Senior Flight Software Engineer: Real-Time Embedded Defense

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Castelion Corporation in Torrance, CA is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, and test real-time embedded flight software powering advanced defense systems. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance software that performs reliably under extreme conditions.

This hands-on role requires solving hard problems, rigorous testing, and adherence to secure software practices, with opportunities to shape development processes and contribute to

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in embedded software or real-time systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration and real-time system constraints.
• Experience working with GNC systems or similar control-intensive applications.
• Strong testing practices including simulation and HIL environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Active or eligible for a Top-Secret security clearance

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and test real-time embedded flight software for missile systems
• Collaborate with GNC engineers, systems engineers, and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration
• Implement and maintain software for high-reliability, safety-critical environments
• Support simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight testing to validate performance
• Participate in root cause analysis and debugging across software and system interfaces
• Follow rigorous software lifecycle practices, including configuration management and verification
• Contribute to defining and improving development processes, tools, and standards
• Stay informed on emerging technologies and best practices relevant to flight software and real-time systems

Conocimientos

Embedded software

Real-time systems

C/C++

RTOS

GNC systems

Software testing

Problem solving

Teamwork

Security clearance

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE/Aerospace

Descripción del empleo

Castelion Corporation in Torrance, CA is seeking a Senior Flight Software Engineer to design, develop, and test real-time embedded flight software powering advanced defense systems. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance software that performs reliably under extreme conditions.

This hands-on role requires solving hard problems, rigorous testing, and adherence to secure software practices, with opportunities to shape development processes and contribute to