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Castelion · 2 hours ago

Software Engineer (Embedded Systems)

Torrance, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production, focusing on short design cycles and modern manufacturing strategies. The Software Engineer on the Flight Software team will create and test software for flight systems, collaborating with engineers across various domains to ensure mission success.

AerospaceGovernmentManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Julee Y.

Responsibilities

Autonomous Systems: Design and implement reliable autonomous software systems, along with the simulations required to validate their precision and dependability

Comprehensive Software Development: Manage the entire software development process, from initial design, prototyping, and testing, to final integration and deployment for mission-critical applications

System Testing: Evaluate test outcomes and troubleshoot issues necessitating detailed investigations, including hands-on integration and debugging of hardware/software systems. Develop tools to facilitate testing across various environments: virtualized hardware, real hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle-in-the-loop testing

Collaboration: Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams to brainstorm, design, and develop next-generation hypersonic missile capabilities, including advanced guidance algorithms and integrated seeker image processing

Project Leadership: Lead major projects that propel Castelion’s mission forward, ensuring alignment with overall objectives and occasionally traveling to launch and customer sites for testing and operations

Enhance Standards and Practices: Continuously improve software standards and best practices within the software team, fostering an environment of ongoing improvement and innovation

Qualification

C++PythonEmbedded SystemsLinuxReal-time SystemsNetworking ProtocolsProblem-SolvingClear CommunicationHigh Initiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, math, or a related STEM field

Over 2 years of professional software engineering experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience with C++, Python, or Rust

Experience developing in the Linux kernel including custom hardware driver development for UART and I2C peripherals

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Preferred

Proven proficiency in C++, Rust, or similar systems programming languages

Practical experience with real-time embedded systems or distributed computing environments in Linux-based systems

Experience developing high-quality Linux-based C++ software for common processors and microcontrollers (e.g., PowerPC, x86, ARM)

Proficiency in Linux, including Bash shell scripting, network troubleshooting, and performance analysis (strace, ftrace, etc.)

Strong skills in debugging, performance optimization, and unit testing

Comprehensive understanding of computer architecture and networking protocols (TCP, UDP, etc.)

Innovative problem-solving approach using first-principles thinking, including developing prototypes to validate key design concepts and quantify technical constraints