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Castelion · 5 months ago

Engineering Manager, Flight Software

Torrance, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production, focusing on short, iterative design cycles and modern manufacturing strategies. The Software Engineering Manager for Flight Software will lead the development of flight software for advanced missile systems, ensuring safety and reliability while building a high-performing team.

AerospaceGovernmentManufacturingMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute hands-on to the design, implementation, and testing of real-time embedded flight software

Set technical standards for software design, safety, and reliability in mission-critical systems

Build and scale a high-performing software team and culture of excellence

Define and drive the software roadmap - from prototype through production certification

Establish robust development processes for coding, testing, integration, and continuous improvement

Conduct design and code reviews to ensure software quality, consistency, and maintainability

Collaborate cross-functionally with GNC, systems, and hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration

Lead verification and validation efforts, including simulation, HIL, and flight tests

Drive safety-critical certification efforts and help secure client buy-in through process maturity and rigor

Continuously evaluate emerging tools and technologies to enhance system performance and reliability

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC/C++ programmingReal-time systemsSoftware infrastructureSafety-critical softwareSimulationFlight testingSoftware lifecycle managementAgile methodologiesCybersecurity best practicesTeam managementClear communication