Embedded Software Engineer

Overview

Design and develop embedded firmware for low‑power microprocessor control systems

Key Responsibilities

• embedded firmware
• software architecture
• unit testing
• test tooling
• verification support
• customer support

Tasks

-Develop embedded C/C++ firmware for low power designs, including hardware device drivers. -Contribute to the development of architecture design, software specifications, project schedules, task and project completion time estimates, and test plans. -Investigate new technologies and create design documents as necessary. -Create, execute, and automate Unit Tests. -Collaborate with hardware and test engineers to support verification and validation of products at the module level and system level. -Develop and support PC-based engineering test tools as needed. -Participate in Agile scrum meetings and peer reviews of source code. -Design embedded application firmware for microprocessor-based fault interrupting controls. -Review and implement product requirements. -Work with product management and field services to resolve firmware-related customer issues.

Requirements

• embedded c++
• python
• linux
• rtos
• firmware
• bs degree

What You Bring

-Strong background in the design and development of embedded software on custom electronics. -Experience with digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. -Experience with Linux. -Demonstrated working knowledge of programming principles in C/C++ and Python. -Familiarity with real-time operation and low power microprocessor modes. -Experience with embedded software development with and without an operating system. -BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent. -5-7 years of experience developing C/C++ firmware applications and device drivers for low power designs. -Proficiency in firmware, C++, microcontroller, and RTOS.

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-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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