What are the responsibilities and job description for the Embedded Software Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer to lead and contribute to the development of innovative embedded systems. This role involves full lifecycle software development, technical leadership, and hands-on testing and debugging across a range of aerospace and defense applications.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded software and test applications aligned with customer requirements.
- Serve as a technical lead, guiding development teams and ensuring project alignment.
- Provide on-site operational support, implementation guidance, and specialized testing.
- Oversee the creation of product and user documentation.
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle: requirements, design, coding, integration, testing, and maintenance.
- Communicate project status and technical data to stakeholders and management.
- Apply industry best practices and standard operating procedures.
- Innovate and deliver technical solutions to meet evolving company needs.
- Develop and execute software tests; identify and resolve software bugs.
- Mentor junior developers through coaching, training, and technical guidance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Proficiency in C, C , and Python.
- Experience with Linux-based open-source development tools.
- Hands-on experience with protocol-level validation (I²C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB).
- Skilled in using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and power supplies.
- Prior experience in embedded software development and testing.
- 5 years in embedded software engineering or related disciplines.
- Experience developing software for flight hardware and embedded targets.
- Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and practices.
- Ability to read schematics, PCB layouts, and datasheets.
- Skilled in JTAG/SWD debugging, breakpoints, and register inspection.
- Experience with GPIO/peripheral bring-up, power sequencing, and reset logic.
- Ability to diagnose signal integrity, EMI, grounding, and power issues.
- Experience with in-circuit and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
- Proficient in test planning, execution, and regression testing for embedded systems.
- Experience with firmware validation, fault injection, and stress testing.
- Excellent documentation skills for debug logs, validation results, and test reports.
This position requires on-site work from Monday to Friday, with occasional travel of 10-15%.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, Florida.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $90.00/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 fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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 : $52 - $90