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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/ PHYSICIST
Naval Air Systems Command
Patuxent River, MD
- $143,913 to $197,200 USD / year
…procedures in relation to scenario based mission systems performance testing within an installed systems test…
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Mechanical Test Engineer
LLNL
Livermore, CA
…Test Group. Under supervision, you will conduct experimental testing on a variety of projects related to environmental testing, modal analysis, health monitoring, aging studies, data…
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Field Service Technician
Bell and Howell
Hartford, CT
The Field Customer Service Engineer serves as primary customer contact on technical and service-related problems on a wide range of industrial, robotic and printing equipment. Diagnoses…
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1270 - Mechanical Engineer
Monte Sano Research Corporation
Huntsville, AL
MSRC is seeking a self-motivated, experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the design, drawing, fabrication, testing, and S&T (Science & Technology) level prototyping efforts of defense…
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Test Engineer I - AN/BYG-1
Jobot
Manassas, VA · Middletown, RI
- $78,000 to $86,000 USD / year
Test Engineer I - AN/BYG-1, On-site in Manassas, VA
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Associate Test Engineer
The Boeing Company
Heath, OH
Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Associate Test Engineer in Heath, OH (35 minutes east of Columbus, OH) to conduct development and overhaul of re-design strategies, that…
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Ground SEIT Engineer (Experienced or Lead)
The Boeing Company
Seal Beach, CA · El Segundo, CA
…for a Ground Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Engineer (Experienced or Lead) to join our team in El Segundo, California or Seal…
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Module System Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, CA
We're looking for a Module System Engineer to design and deploy the test instruments that validate our camera and battery modules, from prototype through high-volume manufacturing. You'll…
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Camera Mechanical Design Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, CA
The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. We are searching for an…
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Camera Mechanical Design Engineer
Apple
Cupertino, CA
The Camera Hardware Engineering group is responsible for all research, design, development, test, and qualification of camera hardware for Apple products. We are searching for an…
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Quality Engineer--QAQAA11
Bmt International SA
Fraser, Michigan, MI
BMT Aerospace is a well-established and growing aerospace manufacturing machining company seeking experienced Quality Engineer. We offer competitive wages and benefits (includes BCBSM PPO).…
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Senior Network Engineer - IPv6
modis
Herndon, VA
- $60 to $75 USD / hour
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in IPv6 technologies to join our team. This role is critical to driving our projects IPv6 Assessment, Design, and…
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Field Implementation Engineer
Noblis
United States
Experience with system integration testing, site acceptance testing, and troubleshooting complex hardware, software, and network interfaces
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Staff Flight Software Engineer
CesiumAstro
Westminster, CO
- $158,000 to $189,000 USD / year
In this position, you will be responsible for the CesiumAstro satellite flight software and software-in-the-loop testing through all stages of the development process. Your work will…
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
CesiumAstro
El Segundo, CA
- $140,000 to $168,000 USD / year
…microcontroller systems. Cesium’s goal is to create an out-of-the-box hardware and software experience which enhances our customers’ ability to rapidly integrate our products into their…
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IT Cybersecurity Specialist (CYBERMGT)
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Washington, DC
- $169,279 to $197,200 USD / year
Oversee the design, installation, configuration, testing, and administration of dedicated cyber defense hardware, software, and tools to ensure system resilience and operational performance.
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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER/SCIENTIST
Naval Air Systems Command
Patuxent River, MD
- $132,368 to $183,500 USD / year
…Patuxent River. | You will carry out research, development, testing, evaluation, innovation, and reengineering projects independently. | You will provide architectural oversight and…
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Firmware Engineer II
Spectra Logic
Boulder, CO
Spectra Logic is hiring a Firmware Engineer to design, build and validate embedded firmware for its tape library systems, including the Cube and TFinity platforms. You will write the code…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Protection Systems
Canopy A&D
Cape Canaveral, FL
…transition TPS concepts from simulation to physical, flight-ready hardware for platforms across space and hypersonics. You will join a small core team with combined experience managing…
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ELECTRONICS ENGINEER
Department of the Air Force
Kirtland AFB, NM
- $94,909 to $136,848 USD / year
…engineering, focused on component evaluation, system validation, and hardware-software integration of test, assessment, and experiment instrumentation…
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Lead Embedded Engineer
Aerospace
Lansdale, PA
As a Lead Embedded Engineer here at Honeywell Aerospace, you will be responsible for leading and actively participating in the design, development, and debugging of embedded software and…
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Staff Silicon Photonics Design Engineer
Neurophos
San Mateo, CA
- $230,000 to $280,000 USD / year
Neurophos is looking for a Silicon Photonics Engineer to lead the development of the high-speed modulators that move data into the optical domain on our OPU platform, including the T100…
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Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Simulation
Bonsai Robotics
San Jose, CA
- $180,000 to $215,000 USD / year
We are seeking a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Simulation to build and own our simulation platform. Our machines work in orchards, vineyards, and bedded crops, in changing light and…
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Senior Network Engineer - Routing & Switching
Platinum Technologies
Ft Meade, MD
- $170,000 to $180,000 USD / year
Perform installation, modification, configuration, testing, and servicing of network equipment, including hardware refresh and software/firmware lifecycle upgrades.
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Chief Solutions Engineer
Coherent Corp. US
Horsham, PA
Ensure alignment across hardware, software, control systems, deployment processes, and operational procedures.

Actalent

Embedded Software Engineer

Schaumburg, IL, United States

$55 to $120 USD / hour

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Pay: $55 to $120 USD / hour
Experience: Bachelors degree with 8 years of experience, Masters degree with 6 years of experience, or equivalent practical experience in software or embedded systems engineering.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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Embedded Software EngineerJob DescriptionThis role focuses on developing, integrating, and testing C++ embedded software for missioncritical RF systems within a realtime operating system environment. You will contribute across the full software development lifecyclefrom requirements and design through coding, verification, and hardware integrationwhile working in an Agile, labbased engineering setting. The position requires strong C++ and objectoriented programming skills, experience with Linux and realtime operating systems, and the ability to perform handson testing and debugging on embedded hardware in support of highreliability defense applications.Responsibilities

This role is located in Illinois.
Design, develop, and maintain C++ embedded software for realtime RF systems running on Linux and other realtime operating systems.
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture and design, implementation, unit testing, integration, and verification.
Perform handson testing and debugging of embedded software in a lab environment, including integration of software with hardware platforms.
Work closely with crossfunctional engineering teams to integrate embedded software into complex RF and defense systems.
Use Agile development practices and tools such as Jira and Git (or similar) to plan work, track progress, manage code, and collaborate with team members.
Develop and maintain scripts (for example, in Python or Bash) to support build, test, integration, and automation activities.
Debug and resolve issues on embedded targets, including multithreaded and distributed embedded systems where applicable.
Support validation of software in lab environments, including ontarget testing and verification of functionality and performance.
Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes, coding standards, and best practices within the team.
Ensure that all software work products meet reliability, performance, and quality requirements appropriate for missioncritical defense systems.

Essential Skills

Bachelors degree with 8 years of experience, Masters degree with 6 years of experience, or equivalent practical experience in software or embedded systems engineering.
Strong proficiency in C++ and objectoriented programming, with the ability to apply solid design principles from day one.
Experience developing embedded software on Linux or other realtime operating systems.
Handson experience in a lab environment, including testing, debugging, and integrating embedded software on hardware platforms.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira and Git, or similar issuetracking and versioncontrol systems.
Scripting experience using languages such as Python or Bash to support development, automation, and testing tasks.
Experience working with embedded systems and firmware development.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
Ability to work independently, be selfsufficient, and quickly become productive in a complex engineering environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with C++11 and modern C++ features.
Strong debugging and integration skills on embedded targets, including ontarget testing and troubleshooting.
Experience with multithreaded or distributed embedded systems.
Experience with SPs or ARM cores embedded in FPGAs or SoCs.
Active Secret security clearance.
Experience developing embedded software on realtime operating systems (RTOS) is highly desirable.
Working knowledge on RFbased technology or defenserelated systems.
Experience with Linuxbased embedded systems and firmware development in a regulated or highreliability environment.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Schaumburg, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $120.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Schaumburg, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Schaumburg,IL.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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Skills

C++
Software development
Linux
Debugging
Unit testing
Hardware platforms
Agile development
Jira
Git
Python
Bash
Embedded systems
Process improvement
Firmware
Work independently
Troubleshooting
RTOS

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