What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Software Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Summary
We are seeking a hands-on Embedded Software Engineer to join our dynamic 5-person team focused on developing and sustaining natural gas sensor products. This role blends embedded software development with rigorous testing to ensure each feature meets performance and safety requirements. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical, firmware, electrical, and manufacturing engineers to bring new products to life and maintain existing systems.
🎯 Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test embedded software using C/C and FreeRTOS
- Participate in new product development and support existing product lines
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (ME, FE, EE, ManuE) throughout the product lifecycle
- Troubleshoot and resolve firmware/software issues in embedded systems
- Conduct hands-on testing using tools likemultimeters and oscilloscopes
- Ensure all features are thoroughly vetted and meet design specifications
- Contribute to bothdevelopment (60%)andtesting (40%)efforts, with flexibility based on project needs
🧠 Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong proficiency inC programmingfor embedded systems
- Experience with FreeRTOSor similar real-time operating systems
- Experience in embedded software development and testing
- Familiarity with hardware debugging tools (multimeter, oscilloscope)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Proven experience innew product development and full lifecycle engineering
🌟 Nice to Have
- Experience with natural gas sensorsor similar safety-critical systems
- Knowledge of C in embedded environments
- Experience with Zepyhr
- Familiarity with Agile development practices
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Houston,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $40 - $50