
Embedded Software Engineer (All Levels)
Required skills
- systems programming
- Linux-based development environments
- low-level systems
- driver development
- UART
- I2C
- Bash shell scripting
- network troubleshooting
- performance analysis
- unit testing
Nice to have
- real-time embedded systems
- distributed computing
- common processors
- microcontrollers
- PowerPC
- x86
Role summary
Castelion is seeking Embedded Software Engineers of all levels to design, develop, and test software for flight systems and autonomous capabilities. This role involves full lifecycle software development, from initial design to integration and deployment, with a focus on reliability and precision. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on mission-critical applications, including guidance algorithms and image processing for hypersonic missiles. Responsibilities include system testing, debugging hardware/software interactions, and developing testing tools. Experience with C++, Python, or Rust, Linux environments, and low-level systems is required. Preferred skills include real-time embedded systems, computer architecture, and networking protocols.
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.
Embedded Software Engineer
As an Embedded Software Engineer you will be at the forefront of creating, developing, and testing the software that drives and simulates our flight systems. Your role involves close collaboration with fellow Castelion engineers across software and hardware domains to implement and debug software across the entire technology stack from applications and operating systems to networking, firmware, and simulation, ensuring complete mission success. We seek intelligent, collaborative, and driven engineers of all levels who are passionate about problem-solving and eager to contribute to an extraordinary mission. If you thrive in challenging environments and are excited by the prospect of making a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Experience
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 such requirements apply.
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
Castelion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Castelion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact hr@castelion.com. Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis and handled in accordance with applicable law.
Castelion is committed to fostering a workplace where employment decisions are based on qualifications, business needs, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.
EAR/ITAR Requirements
This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
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