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Lead, Optical Engineering - Stray light
L3Harris Technologies
Rochester, NY
…complex imaging or sensing systems across design, test, and verification. They will work closely with cross-functional teams including optical, mechanical, electrical, systems, software,…
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2027 Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer Intern - Redondo Beach CA
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach
- $21.5 to $48 USD / hour
Creates models and simulations of system attitude, ephemeris, and line-of-sight dynamics, knowledge, and control to support analysis, verification, and flight operations.
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Principal Product Support Engineer - Supportability (LSA)
Northrop Grumman
El Segundo · Melbourne
The Product Support Engineer is the responsible technical oversight of Supportability Engineering and ensuring design for supportability is considered for future aircraft concepts. The…
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Principal/ Sr Principal Mission Assurance Engineer - 18208
Northrop Grumman
Huntsville
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Mission Assurance Engineer to support the SLCM-N Program Quality & Mission Assurance Team in Huntsville, AL. This role…
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Principal / Senior Principal Reliability Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Reliability Engineer or Senior Principal Reliability Engineer to work with our Specialty Engineering Team out of Woodland Hills, CA. Our success is…
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Sr. Principal System Engineer - USAF IFC Manager
Northrop Grumman
San Diego
…insertion. The IFC Lead partners closely with Systems Engineering, Software, Hardware, Integration & Test, Safety, and Cyber to reduce integration risk and enable predictable, high-quality…
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2026 Associate Cyber Systems Engineer - Boulder CO (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Boulder
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all…
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Principal / Sr. Principal Engineer Software Quality
Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles
We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Engineer Software Quality / Sr. Principal Engineer Software Quality based out of Woodland Hills, CA. This position is fully on-site.
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2027 Structural Dynamics Engineer Intern - Redondo Beach CA
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach
- $21.5 to $48 USD / hour
Development/completion of structural dynamics design and analysis using advanced numerical solutions and typical software/tools (NASTRAN/FEMAP/VAONE/MATLAB) to complete analyses related to…
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Senior Principal Systems Engineer *
Northrop Grumman
Fairfax · Morrisville
In this role, the Systems Engineer – Level 4 will work in tandem with a scrum team of other software and systems engineers responsible for defining the product vision, managing the product…
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Principal / Senior Principal Systems Safety Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles
Understanding of requirements development, system/software architecture, hardware/software design, software code implementation, test, verification, and validation
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Sentinel - Sr Principal Engineer Systems - 20170
Northrop Grumman
Roy
As a SEIT Verification engineer, you will be responsible for defining and coordinating the Sentinel systems engineering strategy for the allocation and verification of military and industry…
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Sr Principal Engineer Systems
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach
Western Region Engineering (WRE) of Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector seeks to fill a Systems Engineer 4 position in the Engineering function for our Space Park location in Redondo…
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Sentinel - Staff Systems Safety Engineer - 17373
Northrop Grumman
Roy
The Sentinel program has an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join the team supporting activities including use case development, requirements definition / allocation,…
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Principal/Senior Principal Systems Engineer *
Northrop Grumman
Fairfax · Linthicum Heights
Proven experience with ground systems engineering, systems integrator or software engineer
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Staff Systems Safety Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles
· Understanding of requirements development, system/software architecture, hardware/software design, software code implementation, test, verification, and validation
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Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer - 18977
Northrop Grumman
Roy
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer. This opening is in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel Program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air…
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Sentinel - Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - 20060
Northrop Grumman
Roy · Huntsville
Northrop Grumman Defense has an opening for a Systems Engineer (level 2)/Principal Systems Engineer (level 3) to support a Futures Program within the Command Systems Business Unit (BU)…
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Sr. GNC Engineer / Tracking & Estimation
Mavensoft Technologies, LLC.
Chandler, AZ
Leading the design, development, implementation, verification, and test of high quality flight and simulation software; owning the design and maintenance of 6 DOF simulations used to…
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Principal GNC Engineer - Tracking & Estimation
Mavensoft Technologies, LLC.
Chandler, AZ
Leading the design, development, implementation, verification, and test of high quality flight and simulation software; owning the design and maintenance of 6 DOF simulations used to…
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Principal Structural Engineer – Technical Reviewer (Casual)
Parsons Transportation Group
IL
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Structural Engineer - Technical Reviewer to work on very high-level and technically challenging projects to join our team! In this…
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Fellow Systems Engineer
Boston Scientific
Santa Clarita
Extensive hands-on experience with system integration, troubleshooting and verification of complex hardware and software systems in laboratory environments
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Lead Electrical Engineer
Worley
BC, CA
We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
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Distinguished Platform Engineer
ServiceNow
Santa Clara, CA
It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could…
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Embedded Software Engineer
Actalent
Phoenix, AZ
- $50 to $65 USD / hour
Job Title: Embedded Software EngineerJob DescriptionThis role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining low-level embedded software for mission systems applications in the aviation,…

Actalent

Embedded Software Engineer

Phoenix, AZ, United States

$50 to $65 USD / hour

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Pay: $50 to $65 USD / hour
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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Job Title: Embedded Software EngineerJob DescriptionThis role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining low-level embedded software for mission systems applications in the aviation, space, and defense domains. You will work closely with hardware platforms and avionics subsystems to deliver safety-critical solutions that meet rigorous certification standards such as DO-178B and DO-178C. The position offers the opportunity to contribute across the full software lifecycle, from requirements analysis through verification and validation, while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain low-level embedded software for mission systems applications.
Interface directly with hardware platforms and avionics subsystems to implement and support embedded solutions.
Support software integration activities, including bringing up new hardware, integrating software components, and resolving integration issues.
Perform detailed software debugging to identify, analyze, and resolve defects and performance issues.
Collaborate closely with systems, hardware, and test engineering teams to ensure cohesive and robust system designs.
Participate in requirements analysis to understand, refine, and decompose system and software requirements.
Implement software features and components in C and/or C++ in accordance with project and industry standards.
Contribute to verification and validation efforts, including test planning, test execution, and documentation of results.
Support DO-178B and DO-178C certification activities and software lifecycle processes for safety-critical applications.
Troubleshoot hardware and software integration issues throughout the development lifecycle.
Work with avionics communication interfaces such as ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, or serial interfaces when applicable.
Assist in maintaining compliance with systems safety, avionics certification, and airworthiness requirements.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 1 year of embedded software development experience.
Minimum 1 year of experience with low-level embedded software development.
Minimum 1 year of experience developing software in C and/or C++.
Demonstrated experience with Design Assurance Level (DAL) A or DAL B safety-critical software.
Minimum 1 year of experience supporting software development under DO-178B or DO-178C standards.
Minimum 1 year of experience performing software integration and debugging activities.
Minimum 1 year of experience working directly with hardware interfaces and embedded systems.
Ability to work effectively with mission systems and avionics subsystems.
Strong debugging skills for low-level embedded software and hardware interactions.
Comfort working in a structured, safety-critical software lifecycle environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Ability to support periodic travel or rotational onsite work in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Experience in aerospace, avionics, or defense industry environments.
Experience supporting mission systems applications.
Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as VxWorks or Green Hills Integrity.
Experience with Board Support Packages (BSPs).
Device driver development experience for embedded platforms.
Experience with avionics communication protocols such as ARINC 429, MIL-STD-1553, Ethernet, or serial interfaces.
Experience supporting safety-critical software development beyond minimum requirements.
Active security clearance or the ability to obtain one, where applicable.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Clear written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and cross-team coordination.

Work EnvironmentThe role offers a hybrid work model centered around Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A typical hybrid arrangement may include two weeks working remotely followed by two weeks onsite in Cedar Rapids, providing a balance between in-person collaboration and remote flexibility. A fully onsite option is also available, with work performed on location in Cedar Rapids five days per week. Fully remote arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on project needs and candidate suitability. You will work in a safety-critical, engineering-focused environment that emphasizes avionics certification, systems safety, and airworthiness compliance. The work involves close interaction with hardware platforms, avionics subsystems, and embedded development tools, as well as collaboration with systems, hardware, and test engineering teams. The culture values technical excellence, rigorous engineering practices, and long-term partnerships across aviation, space, and defense programs. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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 Phoenix, AZ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully remote position.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.

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