Flight Software Engineer | On-site Opportunity | Torrance, CA | Fastwater Staffing

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Flight Software Engineer | On-site Opportunity | Torrance, CA | Fastwater Staffing

Torrance, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Location: Torrance, CA
    Employment Type: Full-Time
    Work Arrangement: 100% On-site, Monday–Friday
    Start Date: TBD
    Compensation: TBD — based on skills and experience

    Important Screening Requirements

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
    • Open to candidates across experience levels.
    • Strong C/C++ programming experience.
    • Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS).
    • Familiarity with hardware/software integration and real-time system constraints.
    • Experience with simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
    • Must be able to work on-site in Torrance, CA.
    • Active or eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.
    • U.S. work authorization and applicable export-control requirements apply.

    About the Role

    We are seeking Flight Software Engineers to design, develop, integrate, and test high-performance real-time embedded software for advanced flight systems.

    This is a hands-on engineering role focused on building robust software for demanding, safety-critical environments , while working closely with GNC, systems, and hardware teams.

    What We're Looking For

    We're looking for engineers who enjoy solving difficult real-time systems problems and can develop reliable flight software while working closely with hardware, GNC, and systems engineering teams.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design, develop, and test real-time embedded flight software.
    • Collaborate with GNC engineers, systems engineers, and hardware teams.
    • Develop and maintain software for high-reliability and safety-critical environments.
    • Support simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight testing.
    • Participate in root-cause analysis and debugging across software and system interfaces.
    • Follow rigorous software lifecycle and configuration-management practices.
    • Support software verification and validation activities.
    • Contribute to development processes, tools, and engineering standards.
    • Evaluate emerging technologies and best practices relevant to flight software and real-time systems.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
    • C/C++ programming experience.
    • Experience with RTOS.
    • Understanding of hardware/software integration.
    • Familiarity with real-time system constraints.
    • Experience with GNC systems or other control-intensive applications.
    • Strong understanding of simulation and HIL testing.
    • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
    • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.
    • Active or eligible for a Top Secret security clearance.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Flight software experience for missile, launch vehicle, or spacecraft systems.
    • FPGA-based systems experience.
    • Embedded software optimization experience.
    • Secure software development or cybersecurity knowledge.
    • Familiarity with agile or iterative development methodologies.
    • Hands-on software verification, validation, and integration experience in defense environments.