Embedded Flight Software Engineer

Overview

Develop, test, integrate real-time embedded C++ flight software for VxWorks systems.

Key Responsibilities

• classified transition
• software integration
• agile development
• verification
• embedded software
• ci/cd pipelines

Tasks

-Prepare for and support the transition of the program into a classified environment. -Collaborate with systems, hardware, and test teams to ensure seamless software integration. -Participate in Agile development cycles, including sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives. -Support software verification and validation in lab environments and on flight hardware. -Design and implement real-time embedded software in C++ for VxWorks-based systems. -Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated builds and testing.

Requirements

• secret clearance
• ci/cd
• c++ embedded
• vxworks
• git
• agile

What You Bring

-Must be able to work on-site (9/80 schedule). -Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance. -Familiarity with Agile software development practices. -Knowledge of Command & Telemetry systems. -Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools. -Familiarity with specific development environments and tools is a plus. -Experience in Flight Software development. -Proficiency in C++ development for embedded systems. -Hands-on experience with VxWorks 6.0 or greater. -Strong understanding of real-time embedded systems. -Experience developing software for space applications or satellite systems. -Proficient in Git for version control.

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Benefits

-Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Medical, dental & vision -Transportation benefits -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Employee Assistance Program -Short and long-term disability -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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