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Job Title: Embedded Software EngineerJob Description

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimizing embedded software for our avionics systems and satellite platforms. You will collaborate with a dynamic team to develop, integrate, and test portable software modules for on-board data handling and advanced processing as part of our flight software. This role is instrumental in ensuring code reusability for future missions.

Responsibilities

+ Design and develop software for avionic systems.

+ Work throughout the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements definition to testing and result reporting.

+ Configure and tailor Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS) on on-board computers.

+ Participate in the integration and testing of flight software on avionics systems and satellites.

+ Identify and support a core set of tools for performance analysis.

+ Design and develop tools such as scripts, simulators, and digital twins to assist in providing high-quality flight software.

+ Collaborate with other engineering teams to define system architecture and integrate software with specific hardware components and constraints.

+ Support the path-to-production for developed software solutions.

+ Maintain software solutions deployed to orbit, supporting flight operations throughout the satellites' lifecycle.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.

+ At least 3+ years of experience in embedded software development (8-10 years preferred).

+ Proficiency in software design and development with C and C++.

+ Experience with Object Oriented Programming.

+ Knowledge of RTOS and real-time operating systems.

+ Experience in software design techniques for multi-threading applications.

+ Proficiency in using GIT or other software versioning applications.

+ Familiarity with JIRA.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Familiarity with electronics equipment and tools (Power Supplies, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, etc.).

+ Experience with CI/CD tools such as BitBucket, Jenkins, and SonarQube.

+ Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Ruby, and Bash.

+ Knowledge of communication interfaces and protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and SpaceWire.

+ Understanding of software and hardware development lifecycle, system design, and agile methodologies.

+ Experience in space, NASA, satellite, or defense industries.

Work Environment

This position is onsite in our facility, offering a collaborative and innovative work environment. We provide a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) with a 100% match up to 8%, life insurance, three weeks of paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Annual incentive pay is based upon performance and commensurate with the level of the position.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melbourne, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $52.00/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 Melbourne,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 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.