Castelion
Senior Flight Software Engineer
Torrance, CA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 20, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
19951 Mariner Ave, Torance, CA 90503 - Experience
- 7+ years of professional experience in embedded software or real-time systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Requires access to export-controlled information without additional export licensing. The role may require a U.S. Government security clearance or other authorization and applicable citizenship or eligibility requirements if designated; candidates will be notified if these apply.
About the job
Designs, develops, tests, and validates real-time embedded flight software for missile systems and supports its integration with hardware and other system teams.
What you'll do
- Develop and test flight software for real-time, high-reliability and safety-critical systems.
- Collaborate with GNC, systems, and hardware teams; support simulation, HIL, and flight testing.
- Debug system interfaces and follow software lifecycle, configuration management, and verification practices.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of professional experience in embedded software or real-time systems.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with RTOS; familiarity with hardware/software integration and real-time constraints.
- Experience with GNC systems or similar control-intensive applications, and testing practices including simulation and HIL.
Nice to have
- Flight software experience for missile, launch vehicle, or spacecraft systems; exposure to FPGA-based systems and embedded software optimization.
- Knowledge of secure software development or cybersecurity; familiarity with agile or iterative methods, or defense software verification, validation, and integration.
Tools
C/C++, RTOS, FPGA, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL)
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