Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

Develop, lead, and test embedded systems for aerospace/defense applications.

Key Responsibilities

• software development
• technical solutions
• embedded software
• testing
• technical lead
• mentoring

Tasks

-Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: requirements, design, coding, integration, testing, and maintenance. -Innovate and deliver technical solutions to meet evolving company needs. -Communicate project status and technical data to stakeholders and management. -Apply industry best practices and standard operating procedures. -Mentor junior developers through coaching, training, and technical guidance. -Oversee the creation of product and user documentation. -Provide on-site operational support, implementation guidance, and specialized testing. -Develop and execute software tests; identify and resolve software bugs. -Design and develop embedded software and test applications aligned with customer requirements. -Serve as a technical lead, guiding development teams and ensuring project alignment.

Requirements

• c/c++
• python
• linux
• oscilloscope
• jtag/swd
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, and datasheets. -Proficient in test planning, execution, and regression testing for embedded systems. -Ability to diagnose signal integrity, EMI, grounding, and power issues. -Skilled in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and power supplies. -Experience developing software for flight hardware and embedded targets. -Experience with in-circuit and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing. -Hands-on experience with protocol-level validation (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB). -Prior experience in embedded software development and testing. -Experience with GPIO/peripheral bring-up, power sequencing, and reset logic. -Experience with firmware validation, fault injection, and stress testing. -5+ years in embedded software engineering or related disciplines. -Excellent documentation skills for debug logs, validation results, and test reports. -Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. -Experience with Linux-based open-source development tools. -Proficiency in C, C++, and Python. -Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and practices. -Skilled in JTAG/SWD debugging, breakpoints, and register inspection.

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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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