• SW Build, Unit, & Integration Test Engineer

    Actalent (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Job Title: SW Build, Unit, & Integration Test Engineer

    Job Description

    We are seeking a SW Build, Unit, & Integration Test Engineer to design, prototype, build, and test production embedded vehicle firmware. The successful candidate will evaluate, implement, test, and optimize applications in a real-time operating system environment. You will collaborate closely with software, hardware, and mechanical engineers throughout the product lifecycle, from device bring-up to manufacturing and deployment. Additionally, you will work alongside test engineers and platform engineers to develop testing frameworks and harnesses at the unit, integration, and system levels. A deep understanding of functional safety and security concepts relevant to autonomous vehicles, including standards like ISO, is essential.

    Responsibilities

    + Design, prototype, build, and test production embedded vehicle firmware.

    + Evaluate, implement, test, and optimize applications in a real-time operating system environment.

    + Collaborate with software, hardware, and mechanical engineers throughout the product lifecycle.

    + Develop testing frameworks and harnesses at the unit, integration, and system levels.

    + Gain a deep understanding of functional safety and security concepts relevant to autonomous vehicles.

    Essential Skills

    + Basic knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals to support low-level tasks.

    + Expert level knowledge of C or C++ programming.

    + Experience with 32-bit microcontrollers, particularly ARM Cortex M7 and automotive processors such as NXP S32G or S32K.

    + Strong knowledge of communication protocols, from low level (SPI, UART, CAN) to high level (TCP/UDP) and diagnostic protocols such as UDS.

    + Familiarity with electronics test equipment and hardware debugging (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.).

    + Bachelor's or higher degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with time synchronization protocols such as PTP.

    + Experience with safety-critical systems and development processes compliant with standards like ISO and software process models like ASPICE.

    + Experience with RTOS environments, especially FreeRTOS/SafeRTOS.

    + Experience writing device drivers.

    + Experience writing low-level firmware for resource-constrained embedded systems.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

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

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburgh,PA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.