Castelion

Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Rio Rancho, NM +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026

Location: Rio Rancho, NM
2601 29th Ave NW, Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in embedded software or real-time systems.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a related STEM field.
Visa sponsorship: If the role is designated as requiring classified access, employment may depend on obtaining and maintaining the required U.S. Government security clearance or other authorization and meeting applicable citizenship or eligibility requirements. Employment also requires access to applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing.

About the job

Leads architecture, development, integration, testing, and delivery of mission-critical embedded software across Castelion’s vehicle systems.

Define software architecture and technical direction; lead reliability, performance, and integration investigations.
Develop and integrate embedded software, perform hardware bring-up and debugging, and lead system validation and testing.
Own technical initiatives and delivery, coordinate cross-functional teams, and mentor engineers.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a related STEM field.
7+ years of professional experience in embedded software or real-time systems.
Proficiency in C++, Rust, or similar systems programming languages, plus experience with Linux-based embedded platforms, kernel-level work, or custom driver development.
Experience leading technical projects, architecting complex systems, or serving as a team or technical lead; strong debugging skills across hardware/software boundaries.

Technical leadership in a high-performance or mission-critical hardware–software organization.
Hands-on experience with real-time systems, microcontrollers, and distributed embedded architectures.

C++, Rust, Linux, UART, I2C, SPI, ARM, PowerPC

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