Embedded software engineer

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Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Description

This role involves creating software embedded within the companies products, as well as the production test environments for these products. You will be involved in all phases of embedded software development, contributing to communication, navigation, and guidance systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the lifecycle of software products, starting with planning and gathering software requirements.
• Document software requirements and create software designs.
• Write and integrate software code, primarily using C, into systems and hardware.
• Develop software test cases and procedures.
• Engage in significant documentation as part of meeting industry standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
• Proficiency in the C programming language.
• 8+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Experience in regulated environments such as Aerospace, Automotive, Telecom, or Medical.
• Knowledge of full software lifecycle development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the Aerospace industry and with DO-178 standards.
• Familiarity with RTOS, Linux, and various operating systems.
• Military product or military experience is advantageous.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/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 hybrid position in Aurora,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.

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.

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