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Lead, Optical Engineering - Stray light
L3Harris Technologies
Rochester, NY
We are seeking a highly motivated Lead Optical Engineer to support the design, analysis, and development of advanced optical and electro-optical systems for aerospace and defense…
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2027 Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer Intern - Redondo Beach CA
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach
- $21.5 to $48 USD / hour
Implements control design and analysis processes consisting of the development of the control laws and hardware and software requirements for spacecraft.
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Principal Product Support Engineer - Supportability (LSA)
Northrop Grumman
El Segundo · Melbourne
The Product Support Engineer is the responsible technical oversight of Supportability Engineering and ensuring design for supportability is considered for future aircraft concepts. The…
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DevOps Engineer - Level 3 or 4
Northrop Grumman
Colorado Springs
…(BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal DevOps Engineer – Level 3 or a Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer – Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. Our domain…
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2027 Spring Co-op Software Engineer Intern – McClellan CA
Northrop Grumman
McClellan Park
- $21.5 to $48 USD / hour
Collaborate with senior software engineers in the NIC division to design, develop, and integrate software components for navigation and mission‑planning systems.
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Staff Engineer Embedded Software
Northrop Grumman
Apopka
…our customer’s high expectations. The Staff Embedded Software Engineer designs, develops, operates, and maintains software and firmware components and computing systems software to be…
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SkillBridge - Network / Principal Network Communications Engineer
Northrop Grumman
United States
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has opening for an Network and Principal Network Communications Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Ground Systems…
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Mechanical Engineer level 3/4
Northrop Grumman
Sunnyvale
Northrop Grumman is seeking Mechanical Design Engineer Level 3/4 to join our team based out of Sunnyvale, Ca. The Marine Systems organization, part of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, is…
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Principal / Senior Principal Reliability Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles
…with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.…
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2027 Mechanical Engineer Intern- Gilbert AZ
Northrop Grumman
Gilbert
- $18.5 to $41.5 USD / hour
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern. This position will be located at our Space sector in Gilbert, AZ.
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2026 Associate Cyber Systems Engineer - Boulder CO (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Boulder
…at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of…
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2026 Associate Manufacturing Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer- Night Shift
Northrop Grumman
Iuka
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Manufacturing Engineer (level 1) or Manufacturing Engineer (level 2).
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Reliability Systems Safety Engineer 3/4
Northrop Grumman
Sunnyvale
…considerations throughout the program life cycle starting with design and development through system retirement. We are looking for you to join our team as a Reliability Systems Safety…
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Principal / Senior Principal Systems Safety Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles
Understanding of requirements development, system/software architecture, hardware/software design, software code implementation, test, verification, and validation
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Sr Principal Engineer Systems
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach
Western Region Engineering (WRE) of Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector seeks to fill a Systems Engineer 4 position in the Engineering function for our Space Park location in Redondo…
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*Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineers - Level 3 - TS Cleared (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Dulles · Gilbert
Experience with performing spacecraft GNC design, analysis, Hardware (HW) and Integration & Test (I&T), or flight operations.
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Missile Integration Technical Lead - 20695
Northrop Grumman
Roy · Corinne
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Missile Integration Technical Lead - Senior Staff Systems Test Engineer to join the Sentinel program in enhancing the US Space Force’s ICBM…
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Principal Engineer Microelectronic Semiconductors/Sr Principal Engineer Microelectronic Semiconductors
Northrop Grumman
Baltimore
…highest quality. The microelectronics semiconductor manufacturing engineer will support our highly automated SMT manufacturing environment. Manufacturing engineers are the process owners…
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Principal Optical Engineer - 3
Northrop Grumman
Chandler
You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary seeker engineering team responsible for optical design, analysis, integration, and test of development and flight hardware. The role is…
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Energetics Lead Engineer Propulsion – Level 3/4: Active Secret Clearance
Northrop Grumman
Chandler
Lead a team of highly skilled Energetics Engineers in the day-to-day system design, test, and integration of energetics hardware as integrated into a classified subsystem or launch vehicle
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Flight Software Engineer - Level 3/4 (AHT)
Northrop Grumman
Redondo Beach
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Flight Software Engineer - Level 3/4 to join our Western Region Software Engineering team. This position is located onsite in Redondo Beach, CA.
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Principal/Senior Principal Systems Engineer *
Northrop Grumman
Fairfax · Linthicum Heights
Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive…
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Sentinel Systems Engineering Manager 2- 20666
Northrop Grumman
Roy
…purpose of supporting incremental system maturity milestones and hardware deliveries. The successful candidate will be comfortable with working in a dynamic people-focused environment and…
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Associate Mechanical Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Annapolis
This position includes concept development, problem solving, technical planning, design development, analysis and integration & testing of undersea hardware.
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Staff Systems Safety Engineer
Northrop Grumman
Los Angeles
· Understanding of requirements development, system/software architecture, hardware/software design, software code implementation, test, verification, and validation

Actalent

Software Test Engineer

Melbourne, FL, United States

$50 to $70 USD / hour

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Pay: $50 to $70 USD / hour
Experience: 5+ years of experience with product-based software testing (c/c++), with a focus on embedded systems.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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Embedded Software Test EngineerJob DescriptionThis role focuses on developing, executing, and automating test strategies for embedded software systems to ensure functional accuracy, requirement compliance, and long-term reliability. You will validate software functionality on real hardware, support formal verification activities, and contribute to continuous integration processes, while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready embedded products.Responsibilities

Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts for embedded software systems.
Review and interpret system and software requirements, ensuring full traceability and compliance with specifications.
Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks using C, C++, Python, C#, and other scripting or programming languages.
Perform integration and verification testing on embedded hardware and software components to validate system behavior.
Use instrument control tools such as single-board computers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and power supplies to support hardware and software validation.
Collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects and system issues.
Maintain detailed test documentation, including test cases, test results, defect logs, and compliance reports.
Support continuous integration pipelines by integrating automated build and test processes into CI environments.
Conduct formal verification activities and provide clear, traceable evidence for requirement compliance.
Present test results, findings, and recommendations to internal engineering teams and external stakeholders as needed.
Contribute to the design and maintenance of automated test environments that support product development from design through manufacturing.

Essential Skills

5+ years of experience with product-based software testing (c/c++), with a focus on embedded systems.
Hands-on experience using C, Python, C#, or similar languages to develop automated tests and scripts.
Experience with requirements analysis, traceability, and verification for embedded software.
Familiarity with embedded hardware concepts, including microcontrollers and real-time systems.
Ability to design, build, and maintain automated test environments for embedded platforms.
Experience with software testing and test automation in a professional engineering environment.
Ability to work effectively with instrument control equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and single-board computers.
Strong communication skills to collaborate across software, hardware, and test engineering teams.
Ability to obtain security clearance, as work involves equipment used in sensitive installations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with CI/CD tools such as Bamboo and similar platforms.
Experience with version control systems such as Git.
Familiarity with communication protocols including UART, I²C, SPI, Serial RapidIO, and Ethernet.
Familiarity with unit testing tools and frameworks for embedded or systems software.
Experience working in Linux environments and using shell scripting for automation.
Familiarity with MIL-STD qualification testing and related standards.
Understanding of manufacturing processes and Electronic Stress Screening.
Understanding of bare-metal programming concepts and workflows.
Interest in seeing products through the full lifecycle from design to manufacturing.
Appreciation for working in a stable organization with a track record of receiving industry awards.

Work EnvironmentThis position is currently 100% onsite due to the nature of the work and the sensitivity of the equipment involved. 9/80 schedule. The primary work setting is a cubicle-based office environment with manufacturing facilities located nearby in the same building, enabling close collaboration with production and test teams. You will work hands-on with embedded hardware, test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, and automated test setups integrated into continuous integration pipelines. The team culture supports a balance of social and family-oriented lifestyles; some colleagues regularly enjoy happy hours and social activities together after work, while others prioritize family time, and both approaches are welcomed and respected. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melbourne, FL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $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 to Hire position based out of Melbourne, FL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Melbourne,FL.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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Skills

CI/CD
Regulatory compliance
C
C++
Python
C#
Programming languages
Troubleshoot
Documentation
Embedded systems
Test automation
Maintain equipment
Communication skills
Atlassian Bamboo
Control systems
Git
Unit testing
Linux
Manufacturing processes

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