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Actalent

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Dallas, TX, United States

$70 to $85 USD / hour

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Pay: $70 to $85 USD / hour
Experience: 5+ years of related embedded software development experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 30, 2026

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Job Title: Principal Embedded Software EngineerJob DescriptionThe Principal Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, and integrates embedded software for advanced vehicle control systems using C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink. This engineer owns vehicle-level software design from requirements through integration and production, supports simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and vehicle testing, and provides technical leadership while interfacing with customers and suppliers.Responsibilities

Design, develop, and integrate embedded software for advanced vehicle control systems using C/C++ and MATLAB/Simulink.
Own vehicle-level software architecture and design, ensuring alignment with system and customer requirements.
Translate system-level requirements into robust, testable embedded software designs and implementation plans.
Support and contribute to simulation activities, including HIL and virtual simulation, to validate software behavior and performance.
Participate in and support vehicle-level testing to verify embedded software integration and system functionality.
Lead the software integration process from development through verification, validation, and production deployment.
Apply model-based development practices using MATLAB/Simulink and related tools to create and refine control algorithms.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, hardware, and test teams, to ensure cohesive system performance.
Interface directly with customers and suppliers to clarify requirements, discuss technical solutions, and resolve integration issues.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers, guiding design decisions and best practices in embedded software development.
Use version control and configuration management tools to maintain code integrity and support collaborative development.
Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, including DevOps and CI/CD practices where applicable.
Participate in software verification and validation activities, including reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and documentation.
Apply knowledge of vehicle systems, vehicle controls, and embedded systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient software behavior.
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis for software and system issues discovered during simulation, testing, or field use.

Essential Skills

5+ years of related embedded software development experience.
Strong hands-on experience with C and C++ for embedded software development.
Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development for control systems.
Experience with vehicle-level system and software design for automotive, off-highway, defense vehicles, or vehicle controls applications.
Vehicle systems and vehicle control technologies.
Experience with embedded systems and/or real-time operating systems (RTOS).
Strong understanding of embedded software development practices, including design, implementation, integration, and testing.
Experience with software integration, verification, and validation activities.
Familiarity with IoT and edge computing concepts in embedded environments.
Experience using Git or similar version control tools and configuration management practices.
Ability to work independently in a role and take ownership of technical solutions.
Ability to interface effectively with customers and suppliers on technical topics.
Bachelors degree in engineering or a closely related technical field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with AUTOSAR architectures and tools.
Experience with Stateflow for state machine modeling.
Experience with MATLAB autogenerated code workflows.
Hands-on experience with HIL and virtual simulation environments.
Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for embedded software.
Experience with UML modeling for software and system design.
Programming experience with Python.
Experience with JavaScript, JSON, and SQL for data handling or tooling.
Experience with IoT and edge computing solutions in vehicle or embedded contexts.
Demonstrated technical leadership or mentoring experience within engineering teams.
Strong skills in Git-based version control and configuration management.
Ability to contribute to process improvement and best practices in embedded software development.

Work EnvironmentThis role focuses on advanced vehicle control systems within an embedded software and systems engineering environment. You work with modern development tools such as C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, and Git, and may interact with AUTOSAR, UML modeling tools, HIL rigs, virtual simulation platforms, and CI/CD pipelines. The position involves close collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams, as well as direct technical interaction with customers and suppliers. Work typically combines office-based design and development activities with laboratory or test facility work for simulation, HIL, and vehicle-level testing. The environment emphasizes technical ownership, independent problem-solving, and leadership, while supporting continuous learning and innovation in automotive, off-highway, defense vehicle, and vehicle controls applications. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 - $85.00/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 Dallas, TX. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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.

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Skills

C
C++
The MathWorks MATLAB
Control systems
Leadership
Coaching
Software development
Process improvement
DevOps
CI/CD
Unit testing
Documentation
Embedded systems
Troubleshooting
Root cause analysis
RTOS
Git
Work independently
The MathWorks Stateflow
UML
Python
JavaScript
SQL
Collaboration
Problem solving

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