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Scrum Master/Software Engineer

Actalent

The Role

Overview

Software Engineer/Scrum Master for embedded C++ satellite systems in VxWorks

Key Responsibilities

  • embedded c++
  • git versioning
  • vxworks rtos
  • unit testing
  • agile ceremonies
  • metrics reporting

Tasks

-Ensure compliance with software development standards and documentation. -Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure backlog clarity and prioritization. -Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C++ for real-time systems. -Utilize Git for version control and collaboration across development teams. -Guide the team on Agile principles and help remove impediments to progress. -Track and report team metrics to drive continuous improvement. -Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging of embedded systems. -Work within the VxWorks RTOS environment to support satellite and space system functionality. -Collaborate with systems engineers and other developers to meet performance and reliability requirements. -Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and transparency. -Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies.

Requirements

  • csm
  • git
  • vxworks
  • real-time
  • agile
  • bachelor's

What You Bring

-Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification. -Proficiency with Git for source control and team collaboration. -Active security clearance or ability to obtain one. -Strong experience with VxWorks and real-time operating systems. -Proven experience working in real-time environments with strict timing and reliability constraints. -Excellent communication and leadership skills. -Experience in aerospace, defense, or satellite systems. -5+ years of experience in embedded software development using C++. -Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Rally. -Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. -Experience with hardware/software integration and low-level debugging.

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

The Company

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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