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Senior Electrical Integration and Test Engineer
Axiom Space
United States
…You will support activities that will ensure that electrical systems - including hardware, software, and interfaces - are integrated, verified, and validated to meet performance,…
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Electrical Sustainment Engineer
Anduril Industries
Broomfield, CO · Fort Collins, CO
The Anduril Battlespace Awareness Radar team develops state-of-the-art radar systems, deployed to tackle the most significant security challenges of America and its allies. The Radar team…
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DevOps Engineer
General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc
Bloomington, MN
As a DevOps engineer for Airborne Systems, you’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining continuous integration and delivery pipelines and containerization environments…
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Software Engineer, Sentry Software (Ground Based Air Defense)
Anduril Industries
Irvine, CA
The Sentry Tower Software team develops robotic systems that provide force protection capabilities, monitoring the perimeter of secure areas, land or sea, for approaching people, vehicles,…
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AI Embedded Business Automation Engineer
Hines
Houston, TX
The AI Embedded Business Automation Engineer will work within functional departments across the organization to uncover opportunities where AI, automation, and better system design can…
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Deployment and Test Engineer
Swoop Technologies
Huntsville, AL
…robotic embodiment upon which a new generation of distributed systems, autonomous systems, and agentic AI can be built and deployed using our SDK, Valhalla, and operated via our browser,…
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Senior Firmware Engineer
Hinge Health
San Francisco, CA
- $156,000 to $214,500 USD / year
Employees in hybrid roles are required to be in the office 3 days per week, for the full 8 hours of a typical business day
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Controls System Senior Engineer
Peoria, IL
…equipment while helping deliver next-generation technologies in automation, operator assist, connectivity, payload systems, autonomy, and electrification. Your work will directly influence…
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Robotics Engineer
John Deere
Urbandale, IA
Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and software test automation
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Robot Platform Test Automation Engineer
Kforce
Foster City, CA
- $70 to $75 USD / hour
Kforce has a client in Foster City, CA that is seeking a Robot Platform Test Automation Engineer responsible for automating design validation tests for hardware and systems. This includes…
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Cyber-Physical Systems Reverse Engineer
Kudu Dynamics LLC
Chantilly, VA · Columbia, MD
This role focuses on understanding how complex embedded and cyber-physical systems actually behave, not just how they were intended to behave. On our team, you will work hands-on with real…
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Senior Desktop Software Engineer
Orbit Neuro Co.
San Francisco, CA
- $185,000 to $215,000 USD / year
…at the center of technology. Our work spans neural sensors, embedded systems, scientific software, and…
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Spacecraft Payload Engineer - Embedded Systems
HawkEye 360
Herndon, VA
This role requires on-site work in our Herndon, VA office at least 4 days per week
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Principal Data Systems Software Engineer
Oracle
Redwood City, CA · Pleasanton, CA
- $114,600 to $234,600 USD / year
The Database Test Development team is looking for a Principal Data Systems Software Engineer to develop automated functional tests, test frameworks, and automation for Oracle Database…
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ML Engineer, Retrieval & Grounded Generation
Red Cell Partners
Remote, United States
5+ years in software quality engineering, test automation, or software engineering with substantial dedicated test ownership
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Robot Platform Test Automation Engineer
Manpower Engineering
Foster City, CA
- $80 to $85 USD / hour
Our client is seeking a Robot Platform Test Automation Engineer to join their team. As a Robot Platform Test Automation Engineer, you will be part of the Advanced Hardware Engineering…
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Member of Technical Staff, Frontier AI & Robotics
Amazon.com Services LLC
San Francisco, CA
…role in bringing the next generation of intelligent robotic systems to life. As a Robotics Lab & Support Engineer, you'll own the full lifecycle of robot prototypes - precision assembly,…
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Embedded Software Engineer
Insight Global
North Reading, MA
- From $100 USD / hour
Ability to work onsite in North Reading three days per week
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Specialist, Software Engineer 1
L3Harris Technologies
Greenville, TX
The Specialist, Software Engineering develops and sustains software for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) programs in Greenville, Texas. The role covers requirements,…
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Software Engineer (Portal)
Northwood Space
Los Angeles, CA, CA
- $125,000 to $178,000 USD / year
Northwood is looking for a Software Engineer focusing on control systems for our Phased Array antennas. As a Software Engineer at Northwood, you will be pivotal in designing, implementing,…
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Active Electrical Cable Module FW Engineer – Tech Lead
Astera Labs
San Jose, CA · CA
We are looking for a Tech Lead Engineer to lead the design, development, and validation of embedded firmware for Astera Labs’ AEC and ACC smart cable modules used to extend connectivity in…
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Senior Software Engineer
GALT
San Diego, CA
- $160,000 to $200,000 USD / year
As a Senior Software Engineer at GALT Aerospace, you will design, develop, and integrate software supporting advanced military communications and mission systems. You will work within a…
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Hardware Integration & Test Engineer II
Futurex
Bulverde, TX
· Python, Bash, C/C++, or test automation exposure is a plus - not a requirement.
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Electrical Engineering Manager (Onsite)
Standard Bots
Glen Cove, NY
- $180,000 to $230,000 USD / year
At Standard Bots, we're revolutionizing real-world automation by making robotic systems accessible to everyone. Our AI-powered platform enables robots to tackle unprecedented challenges…
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Embedded Software Engineer
Actalent
Arlington Heights, IL
- $55 to $80 USD / hour
Write and maintain scripting tools (e.g., Python, Bash) to support build, test, automation, and diagnostic activities for embedded software.

Actalent

Embedded Software Engineer

Arlington Heights, IL, United States

$55 to $80 USD / hour

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Pay: $55 to $80 USD / hour
Experience: Top degree plus at least 2 years of experience in embedded software or a closely related field is beneficial.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

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Job Title: Embedded Software EngineerJob DescriptionThis Embedded Software Engineer role supports missioncritical RF programs in a labbased engineering environment in Arlington Heights, IL. You will design, develop, and integrate C++ embedded software running on realtime operating systems such as Linux and other RTOS platforms. Working within Agile workflows, you will participate in the full software development lifecyclefrom requirements and architecture through coding, testing, and hardware integrationto deliver highreliability systems for defense applications. The position requires strong handson experience in C++ development, embedded RTOS environments, and ontarget lab testing and debugging. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain or hold a Secret clearance are required.Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain embedded C++ software for missioncritical RF systems running on Linux and other realtime operating systems.
Participate in the full software lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, unit testing, integration, and verification of embedded software components.
Integrate software with hardware in a lab environment, performing handson testing, debugging, and validation on embedded targets.
Apply objectoriented design principles to create robust, maintainable, and scalable software solutions for multithreaded and distributed embedded systems.
Use Agile development practices and tools such as Jira and Git to plan work, track progress, manage source code, and collaborate with crossfunctional engineering teams.
Write and maintain scripting tools (e.g., Python, Bash) to support build, test, automation, and diagnostic activities for embedded software.
Perform detailed debugging and rootcause analysis of software and system issues on real hardware, and implement effective fixes and optimizations.
Collaborate closely with systems, hardware, and FPGA engineers to ensure proper integration of software with SPs or ARM cores embedded in FPGAs and SoCs.
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, coding standards, and test strategies within the Agile team.
Document designs, interfaces, test procedures, and results to support traceability, compliance, and longterm maintainability of the software.

Essential Skills

Bachelors degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience, or Masters degree with at least 6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience in embedded software engineering.
Strong proficiency in C++ and objectoriented programming, with the ability to apply OOD principles effectively from day one.
Proven experience developing embedded software on Linux or other realtime operating systems (RTOS).
Handson experience in a lab environment performing software testing, debugging, and integration directly on hardware targets.
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira and Git or similar systems for issue tracking and version control.
Scripting experience using languages such as Python and Bash to support development, testing, and automation tasks.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Ability to work onsite fulltime and operate effectively in a team environment on cleared programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with modern C++ standards, particularly C++11, in embedded environments.
Strong debugging and integration skills on embedded targets, including multithreaded and distributed embedded systems.
Experience working with SPs or ARM cores embedded in FPGAs and systemonchip (SoC) devices.
Experience with C and Embedded C in addition to C++ for lowlevel software development.
Experience with embedded Linux environments and associated toolchains.
Active Secret security clearance is highly desirable.
Top degree plus at least 2 years of experience in embedded software or a closely related field is beneficial.
Ability to work independently, be selfsufficient, and quickly become productive in a complex, missionfocused environment.

Work EnvironmentThis role operates in a collaborative, teamoriented engineering environment where you work alongside other embedded software engineers and crossfunctional technical staff. The position is onsite five days per week due to the nature of cleared work and direct access to secure servers and hardware used on government programs. You will spend time both at your workstation and in the lab, validating and debugging code on embedded targets and RFbased technology. The environment is fastpaced and missiondriven, with an emphasis on highreliability systems, Agile practices, and handson problem solving. Standard engineering computing tools, Agile software tools such as Jira and Git, scripting environments like Python and Bash, and lab equipment for embedded hardware testing are regularly use Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Arlington Heights, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $80.00/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 Arlington Heights, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Arlington Heights,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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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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