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Natural Gas Materials Engineer (Entry, Staff, Senior, or Principal)
Xcel Energy Services Inc
St Paul, MN
- $70,000 to $156,600 USD / year
The engineer evaluates technical requirements, industry standards, regulations, materials, equipment, technologies, manufacturer information, test results, operating experience, and work…
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Engineering Manager, Copilot
Twin Health
Remote, United States
- $200,000 to $220,000 USD / year
Lead, hire, and grow a team of full-stack engineers. Run 1:1s, set clear expectations, give direct feedback, and invest in each engineer's development and career growth.
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Signal Integrity Engineer III
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Roseville, CA
Signal Integrity Engineer III – R&D Networking Platforms
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Software Engineer III
Actalent
Santa Clarita, CA
- $53.99 to $68.93 USD / hour
Job Title: Software Engineer IIIJob DescriptionThis role focuses on developing and validating software systems, applications, and firmware in support of research and development and…
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Equipment Maintenance Technician-PW/CW
S.E.H. America Inc.
Vancouver, WA
- $25 to $40 USD / hour
…assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings. Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts. Rebuilds…
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Equipment Maintenance Technician-PW/CW
S.E.H. America Inc.
Vancouver, WA
- $25 to $40 USD / hour
…assembles equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, operating or repair manuals, rough sketches or drawings. Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checkouts. Rebuilds…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer (Valves & Components)
Endurance Energy
Seattle, WA
- $170,000 to $230,000 USD / year
…grid: designed, built, qualified in our own test cells, and operating on the seafloor. The components you own become the baseline for the plants that…
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Senior Mechanical Engineer (Electromechanical)
Endurance Energy
Seattle, WA
- $170,000 to $230,000 USD / year
…actuators that run it, all designed, built, qualified, and operating on the…
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Production Leader - Nights
Mars
Topeka, KS
…performance management, associate development, team engagement and operating results for their assigned area through shift-based leadership of a line or area that exists within a larger…
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Maintenance Engineer - Entry Level
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego, CA
- $26.5 to $27 USD / hour
…Our hotel or resort is looking for an Entry Level Maintenance Engineer to join our team. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring our property remains in top…
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Utility - Marine
ConocoPhillips Company
Houston, TX
…responsible for various duties as assigned by the Chief Mate, First Engineer, or Steward, and is required to participate in all drills and emergencies, and assists with the enforcement of…
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Oiler - Marine
ConocoPhillips Company
Houston, TX
If you are selected as the Offshore Oiler, you will be working under the direction of the First Assistant Engineer and the Junior Engineer. The Oiler must have a good understanding of all…
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3rd Assistant Engineer - Marine
ConocoPhillips Company
Houston, TX
If you are selected as the 3rd Assistant Engineer, you will be working under the direction of the Chief Engineer and 1st Assistant Engineer. The 3rd Assistant Engineer is primarily…
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Senior Drilling Engineer - Midland, TX
ConocoPhillips Company
Midland, TX
As an experienced Senior Drilling Engineer at ConocoPhillips, you’ll play a critical role in designing and executing safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling programs across our…
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Senior Software Engineer
Verustruct
Torrance, CA
- $180,000 to $230,000 USD / year
Verustruct is working to build the operating system for the future of affordable construction. As a senior software engineer on the team, you will lead the development of Verustruct's…
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Project Support Engineer
Department of Transportation
CA
- $11,437 to $14,315 USD / month
Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Project Support, a Supervising Transportation Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for providing project direct support to assist in…
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Principal Engineer, Emerging Commercial Platforms
Verizon Data Services LLC
Hilliard, OH · Ashburn, VA · Irving, TX · Temple Terrace, FL · Basking Ridge, NJ
- $120,500 to $231,000 USD / year
This Principal Engineer will lead the processing of Trailing Credits for the VCG (National, Base Marketing), VBG, Accessory, and Prepaid business units. Leveraging expert-level command of…
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Principal Engineer, Network Real Estate
Verizon Services Corp. BC
Basking Ridge, NJ · Irving, TX
- $107,000 to $205,000 USD / year
As a Principal Real Estate Engineer on the AI Connect team reporting to the Associate Director of Real Estate, you will serve as the lead individual contributor and authoritative subject…
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Principal Engineer, Franchise & ROW
Verizon Services Corp. BC
Basking Ridge, NJ · Irving, TX
- $107,000 to $205,000 USD / year
As a Principal Engineer on the AI Connect team reporting to the Associate Director of Franchise & Right of Way (ROW), you will serve as the lead individual contributor and authoritative…
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Mechanical Engineer – Static Equipment
KBR Technical Services, Inc.
Houston, TX
KBR is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer - Static Equipment to support a growing portfolio of projects and operational assets across the United States. Based in Houston, TX, this…
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Senior Systems Engineer (I.S.)
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Farmington Hills, MI
…and compliance with parent company policies, standards, and operating…
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Engineer II Product Analysis
St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, I
CA
We are seeking an experienced, high caliber Engineer II, Product Analysis for our Sylmar, CA location.
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Principal Network Security Defense Engineer - CALEA
Verizon Business Ntwk Srvs LLC
Ashburn, VA · Southlake, TX · Cary, NC · Branchburg, NJ
- $120,500 to $231,000 USD / year
The GN&T Network Security team is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Principal Engineer to be a technical leader in the Security Defense organization. The Defense teams are…
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Branch Operations Maintenance Lead (Rotating Equipment)
Smiths Group
Cedar Rapids, IA
The Branch Operations Lead will oversee and monitor operating procedures and employees in all operations of the shop in performing shipping, receiving, seal repair, assembly, procurement…
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Senior Systems Engineer (I.S.)
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems, Inc.
Farmington Hills, MI
…and compliance with parent company policies, standards, and operating…

Actalent

Engineer Embedded Software 3

Redondo Beach, CA, United States

$80 to $95 USD / hour

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Pay: $80 to $95 USD / hour
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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Job Title: Payload Flight Software Lead (Engineer Embedded Software 3)Job DescriptionThis role serves as a Payload Flight Software Lead within a Western Region Software Engineering Organization, responsible for leading a team of software engineers in the design, architecture, development, integration, testing, and verification of flight software for embedded and real-time systems. The position is on-site in Redondo Beach, California, and focuses on delivering mission-critical flight software that supports advanced payloads and complex integrated systems. This contract role is intended to align with a full-time Payload Flight Software Lead position and offers the opportunity to contribute to highly innovative and impactful aerospace and defense programs.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of software engineers in the design, architecture, development, integration, testing, and verification of flight software solutions for embedded and real-time systems.
Define, develop, and maintain software architectures for complex payload flight software, ensuring alignment with system requirements and program objectives.
Produce and maintain architectural artifacts, including block diagrams, interface control documents, traceability matrices, and trade studies that clearly document system behavior and interfaces.
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Systems Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test, to ensure cohesive and robust system-level solutions.
Analyze system capabilities and requirements to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to program intent, output requirements, data acquisition, programming methods, and control strategies.
Define and architect system-level solutions, including security architecture designs, in close collaboration with internal project teams, external partners, and customers.
Implement, integrate, and debug embedded and real-time software to meet defined completion criteria, performance requirements, and reliability targets.
Manage the full software development lifecycle from requirements analysis through implementation, integration, testing, and documentation, ensuring compliance with program standards and processes.
Create and maintain comprehensive software documentation throughout the development lifecycle, including design descriptions, test procedures, and user documentation.
Apply expertise in real-time operating systems, such as VxWorks, to develop and optimize flight software that meets timing, reliability, and safety constraints.
Implement and validate bus communication and data interfaces using protocols such as MIL-STD-1553 and SpaceWire, ensuring robust and reliable data exchange.
Support or lead proposal efforts by contributing to system requirements definition, task descriptions, basis of estimates, and key tradeoffs in code efficiency, memory usage, and cost.
Support Cost Account Management activities by planning, tracking, and reporting on software development scope, schedule, and resources as required.
Leverage Agile software development practices to plan and execute work in iterations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver incremental value.
Utilize CI/CD pipeline tools, such as Jenkins, to automate builds, testing, and integration, improving software quality and development efficiency.
Participate in system integration and test activities with RF, digital, links, power-conversion flight hardware, and related systems, helping to identify and resolve software and system-level issues.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure that all work products comply with applicable standards, security requirements, and program guidelines, particularly for highly sensitive and classified systems.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of relevant experience, or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 10 years of relevant experience.
Active Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) clearance at the time of application.
Demonstrated experience leading a software team, including technical direction and coordination of development activities.
Expert-level proficiency in embedded C and C++ development for real-time and embedded systems.
Extensive experience with real-time operating systems, particularly Wind River VxWorks.
Proven proficiency across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements analysis through design, implementation, integration, testing, and maintenance.
Strong proficiency in creating and maintaining comprehensive software documentation throughout the development lifecycle, including design, interface, and test documentation.
Proficiency in bus implementation and communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553 and SpaceWire.
Ability to understand and decompose system requirements, translate them into software designs, and implement solutions that meet defined completion criteria.
Demonstrated ability to define and evolve software architectures for embedded and real-time systems.
Strong troubleshooting skills for complex integrated applications, test setups, and system-level issues involving hardware and software interactions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM), including planning, tracking, and reporting on software development scope and costs.
Experience supporting or leading proposal efforts, including writing system requirements, task descriptions, basis of estimates, and making key tradeoffs in code efficiency, memory usage, and cost.
Experience working in Agile software development environments, including iterative planning, backlog management, and collaborative team practices.
Experience using CI/CD pipeline tools, such as Jenkins, to automate builds, integration, and testing.
Familiarity with software testing practices for embedded and real-time systems, including unit, integration, and system-level testing.
Experience with SpaceWire and MIL-STD-1553 bus implementations in flight or mission-critical systems.
Experience integrating software with RF, digital, links, and power-conversion flight hardware and participating in system integration and test activities.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and with external partners and customers.
Demonstrated ability to operate in highly secure environments and adhere to strict security and compliance requirements.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based on-site in Redondo Beach, California, supporting a payload program that involves RF, digital, links, power-conversion flight hardware, and system integration and test activities. You will work within a Western Region Software Engineering Organization that emphasizes intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. The environment is highly collaborative and mission-driven, with close interaction among software, systems, hardware, and integration & test teams. The work schedule follows a 9x80 arrangement, providing a compressed workweek structure. The position involves working with advanced embedded and real-time technologies, including Wind River VxWorks, embedded C/C++, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins. The role supports highly sensitive and classified programs, requiring an active Top Secret SCI clearance and adherence to strict security protocols. The culture encourages bold ideas, innovation, and a pioneering spirit, offering opportunities to contribute to impactful, cutting-edge aerospace and defense systems. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redondo Beach, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $80.00 - $95.00/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 to Hire position based out of Redondo Beach, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Redondo Beach,CA.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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