Embedded Software Engineer

Job Title: Embedded Software EngineerJob Description

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development of payload software, external interfaces, and operating system deployments. This position focuses on deploying novel systems on Size/Weight/Power constrained computing hardware for space sensor payloads. You will participate in all aspects of software design and development, starting with requirements generation and following through implementation, testing, deployment, and support. Your work will leverage core understanding of Linux fundamentals, fault-tolerant design, device interface implementation, and real-time operating systems. Join a team of driven pioneers relentlessly tackling challenging projects, delivering on the impossible, and making an impact on the future of space.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support payload software, external interfaces, and operating system deployments.

• Focus on deployment of systems on Size/Weight/Power constrained computing hardware for space sensor payloads.

• Participate in software design and development from requirements generation to implementation, testing, deployment, and support.

• Leverage Linux fundamentals, fault-tolerant design, device interface implementation, and real-time operating systems.

• Collaborate with a team to tackle challenging projects and contribute to the future of space exploration.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming languages.

• Experience with Linux and multi-threaded programming.

• At least 5 years of professional full-time software engineering experience.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent disciplines.

• Experience with real-time operating systems and system deployment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with operating system deployment and hardware driver interfaces.

• Exposure to hybrid C and Python testing.

• Experience with interfaces, timing, and communications protocols.

• Exposure or experience within FPGA interfaces.

• Experience with image processing algorithms.

• Familiarity with simulation infrastructure such as Matlab or Python.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance is highly desirable.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position with potential travel required up to 2 weeks per quarter. You will work in a collaborative environment where knowledge sharing and teamwork are essential. Join a team that is not just launching rockets but is building the future of space, enabling missions ranging from interplanetary exploration to national security and defense initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tucson, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $67.31 - $85.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.

About Actalent

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