Flight Software Engineer at Castelion in Torrance, CA

Job description

Why Castelion, Why Now Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus, ownership, and excellence are decisive advantages - and we're building a world-class team to turn bold ideas into real capability. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where you'll have significant ownership, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and make a direct, measurable impact on our mission and the future of the company - regardless of your function. Senior Flight Software Engineer As a Senior Flight Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and testing flight software that powers these advanced systems. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, real-time embedded software that operates reliably under extreme conditions. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who thrives on solving hard problems, building robust systems from the ground up, and moving fast without compromising quality. Responsibilities 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 Basic Qualifications Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field Experience: 7+ years of professional experience in embedded software or real-time systems Proficiency in C/C++ and experience with 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 understanding of 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 Preferred Skills and Experience Experience developing flight software for missile, launch vehicle, or spacecraft systems Exposure to FPGA-based systems and embedded software optimization techniques Knowledge of secure software development and cybersecurity best practices Familiarity with agile or iterative development methodologies Hands-on experience with software verification, validation, and integration in defense environments Castelion offers a generous benefits package. Please refer to the bottom of our Careers page for more details. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Additional Eligibility Requirements This position may require access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites, systems, or information, as determined by the Company and/or applicable U.S. Government requirements. If the position is so designated, your employment in the role may be contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance or other government authorization, and to satisfy any citizenship or other eligibility requirements imposed by applicable law, regulation, executive order, or government contract requirements. You will be notified if and when