Ada Developer

Overview

Develop and maintain safety‑critical embedded Ada software for mission‑critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• ada coding
• debugging
• documentation
• embedded software
• verification
• algorithms

Tasks

-Translate system-level requirements into robust, testable Ada code. -Support debugging, optimization, and enhancement of existing Ada-based applications. -Create and maintain detailed technical documentation and design specifications. -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and integrate hardware, software, and human interface requirements. -Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using Ada 2022. -Conduct software validation and verification in simulation and hardware-in-the-loop environments. -Ensure software meets safety, security, and performance standards. -Implement efficient algorithms and communication protocols for resource-constrained systems.

Requirements

• ada
• c++
• rtos
• do-178c
• cameo
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Knowledge of safety standards such as DO-178C or ISO 26262. -Active clearance is preferred -Exposure to model-based engineering tools (e.g., Cameo). -5+ years of experience in embedded software development with a strong focus on Ada. -Experience with C or C++ in addition to Ada. -Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field. -Experience with embedded UI development. -Proficiency in embedded debugging tools (e.g., gdb, JTAG, oscilloscopes). -U.S. Citizenship required. -Deep understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded development tools. -Familiarity with secure coding practices and embedded cybersecurity principles. -Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Clearance -Experience with multi-threaded and distributed systems, SoM, BSP, and low-level hardware interfaces. -Proven experience in mission-critical or safety-critical systems (e.g., aerospace, defense, automotive, medical).

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Short and long-term disability -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Medical, dental & vision -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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