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Security Engineer – Network & Infrastructure Security
Amplity Inc
Remote, United States
We are seeking an experienced Security Engineer to join our IT Security team, with strong expertise in network security, firewall technologies, and secure infrastructure.
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Senior Analytics Engineer Clinical Quality and Outcomes
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PRACTICE SERVICES LLC.
Remote, United States
- $132,000 to $145,000 USD / year
The Senior Analytics Engineer, Clinical Quality and Outcomes supports the Chief Medical Officer organization in building the future state of clinical quality, patient safety, outcomes…
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Field Product Quality Engineer - Altius
Anduril Industries
Atlanta, GA
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and hold a TS/SCI security clearance.
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Engineer Tech V- Mechanical/Controls
Chugach Government Solutions
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD
- $55 USD / hour
Journeyman level certificate or equivalent or professional engineer license in a mechanical discipline.
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Engineering Tech V – Electrical and Fire Systems
Chugach Government Solutions
ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD
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SecOps Engineer
Open Approach
Burlington, VT
Strong understanding of M365 and Intune security capabilities such as device management, policy enforcement, Conditional Access, authentication methods, identity protection. Familiarity…
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Lead Engineer, IT Compliance, Data Integrity
JuN - Seattle Dexter
Bothell, WA
The Lead Engineer, IT Compliance, Data Integrity is an individual contributor within the Cell Therapy Information Technology organization supporting Bristol Myers Squibb's Bothell, WA…
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Senior Engineer Data Enablement & Management (Redshift/Databricks)
Stateside
Adelphi, MD
The Senior Engineer, Data Enablement & Management is responsible for leading the design, implementation, modernization, and operational reliability of UMGC's enterprise Lakehouse and Data &…
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Principal - Software Engineer
Ally Bank
Charlotte, NC
Ally Bank seeks a Principal - Software Engineer based out of their office at 601 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. This is a hybrid position whereby the employee will work both from…
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Junior Data Engineer
The Bison Group LLC
Springfield, VA
As a Junior Data Engineer, you will support an exciting National Security mission to position NGA to be the enterprise and community GEOINT data provider, improving the way analysts,…
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Senior Data Engineer
The Bison Group LLC
Springfield, VA
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will support an exciting National Security mission to position NGA to be the enterprise and community GEOINT data provider, improving the way analysts,…
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Mid Data Engineer
The Bison Group LLC
Springfield, VA
As a Mid Data Engineer, you will support an exciting National Security mission to position NGA to be the enterprise and community GEOINT data provider, improving the way analysts,…
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Intermediate Communications Systems Engineer
The MITRE Corporation
Bedford, MA
…improves lives. This is where your skills strengthen national security, cybersecurity, health, transportation, and citizen services. We’re a nonprofit engineering, applied research, and…
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Lead Mission Engineer - Full Stack
STR
Remote, United States
As a Mission Engineer (Full Stack) in the Mission Applications Group, you will develop and deploy software essential for a specific, real-world objective or "mission" in partnership with…
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Software Engineer II - AI Platforms
Mastercard
Atlanta, GA
Mastercard is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, build, and enhance production-grade AI platform capabilities that enable AI-powered products and agentic experiences across B&MI.
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Senior Software Engineer - AI Platforms
Mastercard
Atlanta, GA
Mastercard is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build production-grade AI platform capabilities that enable AI-powered products and agentic experiences across B&MI.
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Software Engineer II - AI Platforms
Mastercard
Atlanta, GA
Mastercard is seeking a Software Engineer II to design, build, and enhance production-grade AI platform capabilities that enable AI-powered products and agentic experiences across B&MI.
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Senior CMDB Architecture Engineer (R-19964)
Dun & Bradstreet
Jacksonville, FL
The Senior CMDB Architecture Engineer role ensures the CMDB provides accurate, complete, and reliable configuration data to support IT service management, IT operations management,…
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Senior CMDB Architecture Engineer (R-19964)
Dun & Bradstreet
Center Valley, PA
The Senior CMDB Architecture Engineer role ensures the CMDB provides accurate, complete, and reliable configuration data to support IT service management, IT operations management,…
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Senior CMDB Architecture Engineer (R-19964)
Dun & Bradstreet
Florham Park, NJ
- $147,000 to $247,000 USD / year
The Senior CMDB Architecture Engineer role ensures the CMDB provides accurate, complete, and reliable configuration data to support IT service management, IT operations management,…
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Principal Power Platform Engineer (R-19961)
Dun & Bradstreet
Center Valley, PA
The Principal Power Platform Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing intelligent, scalable and secure solutions built on Microsoft Power Platform with a strong focus on…
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Principal Power Platform Engineer (R-19961)
Dun & Bradstreet
Florham Park, NJ
- $147,000 to $247,000 USD / year
The Principal Power Platform Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing intelligent, scalable and secure solutions built on Microsoft Power Platform with a strong focus on…
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BI Support Engineer
Insight Global
Remote, United States
- From $56 USD / hour
…to internal teams and pharmaceutical clients. The BI Support Engineer is the first technical investigation layer for reporting issues: you reproduce the problem, validate reports against…
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Cloud Engineer
Chevron Technical Center (a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division)
Houston, TX
Chevron is accepting online applications for the Cloud Engineer position through November 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time).
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Principal Hardware Engineer (CRM)
MED Medtronic Inc
Tempe, AZ
…growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the…

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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