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Test Engineer
SHINE Technologies LLC
Fitchburg, WI
- $79,000 to $85,000 USD / year
SHINE Technologies is seeking a Test Engineer who will be responsible for the development and execution of test plans for SHINE equipment and processes. Test Engineers lead the…
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Engineer II, Autonomous Systems - Missouri Institute for Defense & Energy
University of Missouri System
MO
- $75,000 to $80,000 USD / year
The Engineer II - Autonomous Systems will support the development, integration, and testing of software for autonomous drone navigation and mission execution. The position will build…
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Mission Operations Engineer (Entry-Level) - Millennium Space Systems
Millennium Space Systems
Chantilly, VA
As a Mission Operations Engineer, you will be the lead technical authority for Millennium’s on-orbit spacecraft. Your work will encompass the entire spacecraft mission life cycle, from the…
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Part-Time Mission Analysis Engineer - Millennium Space Systems
Millennium Space Systems
El Segundo, CA
- $21.15 to $30.77 USD / hour
- Part-time
…and simulation of satellites, constellations, and system-of-systems; and (c) design and integration of mission data processing algorithms, such as EO/IR image processing or inertial…
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Software Developer, Phantom Works (Experienced or Senior)
The Boeing Company
Saint Charles, MO · Saint Louis, MO
The Boeing Company is seeking a Software Developer / Engineer (Experienced or Senior) to join the Phantom Works Weapons team in St. Charles, MO (St. Louis Area). This team supports future…
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Mechanical Engineer II, Imaging Payloads
Urban Sky
Denver, CO
- $115,000 to $130,000 USD / year
Urban Sky is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer to own the design, development, and fielding of advanced electro-optical imaging systems aboard our stratospheric balloon platforms. Our…
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Sr. Power Electronics Engineer - High Voltage, Satellites (Starlink)
SpaceX
Redmond, WA
As a key player on this team, you'll lead the design of sophisticated kV-level power supplies that drive TWTA systems. From concept to deployment, you'll own the full hardware lifecycle -…
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Structural Engineer Intern
Thornton Tomasetti
Boston, MA
- $21 to $36 USD / hour
…engineering and detailing into the early phases of design. This early integration of structural design and detailing gives contractors more detailed information months sooner than with…
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Senior Digital Design Verification Engineer
Renesas Electronics
Austin, TX
Renesas is seeking a Senior Digital Design Verification Engineer to join our team developing complex power management SoCs. These products integrate digital control, telemetry, fault…
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Generalist
San Mateo, CA
- $150,000 to $200,000 USD / year
Generalist is building AI that enables robots to do useful work in the physical world. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will turn that technology into working customer deployments,…
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Forward Deployed Engineer
Generalist
Somerville, MA
- $150,000 to $200,000 USD / year
Generalist is building AI that enables robots to do useful work in the physical world. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will turn that technology into working customer deployments,…
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Senior Commercialization Process Engineer
Natera
San Carlos, CA
Strong working knowledge of laboratory systems, automation, software integration, with demonstrated success implementing process optimization projects
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Mid-Level Manufacturing Engineer
Huntsville, AL
FALCATA Production Division is looking for a Mid-Level Manufacturing Engineer, based in Huntsville, AL (Discovery). This group provides products and services in the areas of radar,…
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Manufacturing Electrical Engineer
SEDAA
Plano, TX
The Manufacturing Electrical Engineer II will support manufacturing operations through the development, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of electrical test systems,…
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Senior Software Engineering
Pearson
Montpelier, VT
As an Senior Software Engineering, you will serve as a senior technical owner and hands-on engineer responsible for designing, building, operating, and evolving scalable software solutions…
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Quality Engineer, AI & Test Automation
Baylor Scott & White Health
Montpelier, VT
· The Quality Engineer, AI & Test Automation helps modernize BSWH’s quality approach by moving beyond traditional manual testing toward automation-first, engineering-integrated, and…
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Senior Staff Engineer - Agentic Identity
Cisco
Montpelier, VT
…software that protects and powers the next generation of AI…
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Platform Infrastructure Engineer
Maximus
Montpelier, VT
Maximus is seeking a highly skilled individual to join our team as a Platform Infrastructure Engineer. You will be responsible for the deployment and maintenance of several platforms…
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Hardware Engineer, PCB Layout
Meta
Montpelier, VT
Meta is seeking a Staff PCB Layout Engineer to drive the design and delivery of complex printed circuit boards for large-scale infrastructure hardware. In this role, you will define layout…
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Senior QA Automation Engineer - Playwright & Selenium
Cognizant
Montpelier, VT
- $50,000 to $92,500 USD / year
As a Senior QA Automation Engineer - Playwright & Selenium , you will play a key role in validating enterprise applications by developing and executing comprehensive test strategies across…
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Core Senior .NET Software Engineer
Evolent
Montpelier, VT
The Senior Software Engineer leads the design, development, and deployment of complex software solutions, ensuring scalability and maintainability. This role architects and implements…
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Mechanical Engineer IV
Applied Materials
Santa Clara, CA · Santa Clara
As a Mechanical Engineer, you’ll leverage your strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and materials science to process and resolve mechanical problems, design and implement custom…
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Power Engineer II
HPE
Sunnyvale, CA
HPE has an immediate need at its Sunnyvale, CA location for a Power Engineer. This position reports to the Manager of Power Systems Development, a subgroup of HPE’s Engineering Services…
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HPE Labs - Principal Research Engineer - HPE Quantum
HPE
Milpitas, CA
The HPE Quantum team at HPE Labs is developing new approaches for quantum computing, including integration with high-performance computing (HPC). As a Principal Software Engineer, you will…
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Senior Associate Software Engineer
Truist Bank
Richmond, VA · Atlanta, GA · Charlotte, NC
2. In-depth knowledge of information systems with the ability to identify, apply, and implement IT best practices.

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.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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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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