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AI Engineer (AI Accelerator Program)
UCSF
San Francisco, CA
UCSF Health is seeking a highly skilled AI Engineer to design, build, and deploy scalable AI-driven applications that improve clinical operations, patient care, and health system…
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Systems Engineer Sr Principal
SAIC
Aurora, CO
SAIC is looking for a Systems Administrator/Network Engineer/Spacecraft Command/Control Scheduler. Duties will include coordinating and managing end to end architecture by scheduling…
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Lead GNC Engineer – Flight Simulation
Mavensoft Technologies, LLC.
Chandler, AZ
Job Title: Guidance Navigation Control Engineer III
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GNC Engineer - Modeling, Simulation
Mavensoft Technologies, LLC.
Chandler, AZ
Job Title: Guidance Navigation Control Engineer III
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Test Engineer
Hadrian Automation
Torrance, CA
- $135,000 to $220,000 USD / year
- System-level testing on hardware more complex than a single pressure vessel
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Robotics Systems Engineer
Skild AI
San Mateo, CA
We are seeking a Robotics Systems Engineer to own the system-level architecture, integration, and reliability of a new robotic platform. You will work across mechanical design, electrical…
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Systems Integration Engineer
AMERICAN SYSTEMS
Arlington, VA
- $130,000 to $150,000 USD / year
Experience with system-of-systems engineering, mission-level integration, or operational test events.
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Systems Engineer
Actalent
Mukilteo, WA
- $135,000 to $160,000 USD / year
Job Title: Systems EngineerLocation: Mukilteo, WAJob DescriptionThe Systems Engineer provides program-level technical leadership to mature complex aerospace and defense products from…
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Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Covaris U.S. LLC
Woburn, MA
- $134,000 to $150,000 USD / year
Instrument validation testing (wet laboratory testing) and system level testing
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Senior Engineer – Spacecraft System Test Engineer (AI&T) - $15K Sign On Bonus
BAE Systems
Boulder, CO
BAE Systems Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the testing and execution of space flight hardware. This role is designed for a technical professional…
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Senior Engineer – Spacecraft System Test Engineer (AI&T)
BAE Systems
Boulder, CO
Job Description BAE Systems Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the testing and execution of space flight hardware. This role is designed for a…
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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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Fellow Systems Engineer
Boston Scientific
Valencia, CA
Establish and guide system-level design documentation, requirements traceability and change impact assessments to ensure technical rigor and compliance with quality system requirements
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Full Stack Engineer 4
Capital One
McLean, VA
Proactively identify areas for improvement, implementing targeted refactoring and contributing to efforts that reduce technical debt and enhance system performance
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Cellular RF System Architect
Apple
San Diego, CA · Sunnyvale, CA
We are looking for a motivated and dedicated engineer to join our team and contribute to our Cellular RF architectures. In this role, you will be at the center of RF innovation, helping to…
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Identity- Software Engineer, Principal Member Technical Staff
Salesforce, Inc.
Remote, United States
- $197,300 to $344,700 USD / year
Ready to level-up your career at the company leading workforce transformation in the agentic era? You’re in the right place! Agentforce is the future of AI, and you are the future of…
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Lead Principal Application Software Engineer
Oracle
United States
- $104,600 to $264,100 USD / year
…working on hard-working new initiatives. An engineering at any level can have significant technical and business impact here. You will be part of a team of hard-working, motivated, a…
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Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical
Durr Systems
Southfield, MI
Demonstrated ability to provide project level leadership
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Maintenance Planner Scheduler
INEOS ACETYLS CHEMICALS TEXAS CITY, INC.
Texas City, TX
…accurate and timely creation and management of maintenance system master…
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Associate Engineer, Engineer, Senior Engineer- Hybrid
Dominion Energy
CAYCE, SC
Dominion Energy's Electric Transmission System Control Computer Support Department provides engineering and technical support for the reliable operation of the Bulk Electric System using…
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Engineer Senior Principal III – RF
BAE Systems
Westminster, CO
Simulate circuit and system performance using analytical software such as AWR Microwave Office, VSS, Agilent ADS, SystemVue, and MATLAB.
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Cloud Engineer (Senior)
BAE Systems
Herndon, VA
We are looking for experienced System Engineers to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network…
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Strategic Accounts Sales Manager
Nextech
Remote, United States
If you are a software engineer, finance or accounting professional, customer support specialist, or a business development expert with a passion for healthcare technology (just to name a…
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Mission Systems Department Head
The Pennsylvania State University
United States
…position may be filled as either a Research and Development Engineer or a non-tenure Research…
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Engineer - Vehicle Flight Control & Inertial Navigation Systems
The Pennsylvania State University
United States
We are searching for a Dynamics and Controls Engineer to join our Vehicle Control and Dynamics Department within the Undersea Systems Office (USO) at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL)…

Actalent

Software Engineer

Schaumburg, IL, United States

$55 to $70 USD / hour

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Pay: $55 to $70 USD / hour
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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Embedded Software Engineer Responsibilities

Design and implement components, threads, and modules in modern C++ within an existing module, thread, and component framework.
Implement ETL-based state machines and lifecycle hooks that meet hard real-time deadlines on Cortex-M4F microcontrollers.
Develop, harden, and maintain Device Abstraction Layer drivers for interfaces such as SPI, I2C, USB, UART, GPIO, timers, and DMA on STM32G474 microcontrollers.
Extend and enhance the USB stack to support CCID and related functionality.
Perform memory, timing, and power optimizations, and validate against performance budgets using static analysis, profiling tools, and on-target measurement.
Implement robust error handling, fault recovery, and safety-tolerant patterns consistent with a no-exceptions, no-heap-after-initialization policy.
Work within a real-time operating system environment (with a strong preference for Zephyr) to integrate drivers, middleware, and application logic.
Apply secure coding practices and leverage your understanding of security-focused domains when designing and implementing firmware features.

Essential Skills

Strong proficiency in modern C++ with hands-on experience using C++17 or later, and the ability to write clean, maintainable, and standards-compliant code.
Experience in embedded firmware development, focusing on low-level microcontroller and driver development rather than application-level software.
Extensive experience developing firmware for microcontrollers, including driver-level work on interfaces such as UART, USB, SPI, and I2C.
Real-time operating system (RTOS) experience, with Zephyr RTOS highly preferred.
Experience working with USB, including extending or integrating USB stacks and handling USB-based communication protocols.
Experience with Embedded Template Library (ETL) and ETL-based state machines.
Experience developing on ARM Cortex-M class microcontrollers, specifically Cortex-M4F, and working with STM32G4-series devices.
Ability to implement and maintain Device Abstraction Layer drivers for peripherals such as SPI, I2C, USB, UART, GPIO, timers, and DMA.
Demonstrated ability to meet hard real-time deadlines and design firmware that satisfies strict timing and resource constraints.
Experience with memory, timing, and power optimization in embedded systems, including use of static analysis, profiling, and on-target measurement tools.
Ability to implement error handling and fault recovery strategies that adhere to a no-exceptions and no-heap-after-initialization policy.
Good understanding of security concepts and secure firmware development, ideally gained in security-focused domains.
Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience integrating firmware within larger embedded frameworks and collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams.
Familiarity with developing or extending CCID or similar USB-based protocols.
Comfort working independently on defined subsystems while aligning with existing architectural patterns and coding standards.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Schaumburg, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/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 Schaumburg, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Schaumburg,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.

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Data engineering
Firmware
RTOS
Communication skills
Design firmware
Embedded systems
Work independently

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