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

Flight Software Engineer 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. HIKINEX