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Flight Software Engineer

Actalent
Albuquerque, NM Other
POSTED ON 12/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2026

EXCITING NEW OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT NEW DEVELOPMENT FOR THE US MILITARY

**First sea-based hypersonic strike capability**

Title: Flight Software Engineer

This Team

Flight Software Design Engineering group for a Missile Flight Software Engineer to provide on-site support to the Sandia National Labs (SNL) Navigation Guidance & Control (NGC) group responsible for the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program. This opportunity in Albuquerque, NM will focus on embedded software development activities enabling the integration of new capabilities, algorithms, and avionics devices. The established DevOps culture enables staff to contribute to all areas of software design, development, and test

Description

  • Implement the software development lifecycle process for the CPS program
  • Develop embedded software for highly reliable real-time flight systems
  • Write device drivers for real-time operating systems; enable integration of new avionics components
  • Assist with software development associated with software test fixtures such as Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) test assets
  • Support system-level hardware testing including participation on-console with Assembly, Integration, and Test teams
  • Architect and implement software test methodologies
  • Act as technical lead for software tasks
  • Contribute to software architecture design and development
  • Coordinate and collaborate with external program partners to meet program-level objectives and achievements
  • Periodic travel may be required to support system-level integration testing and flight test activities. Trip durations can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on assigned roles and responsibilities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Top Skills Details

  • C/c
  • Embedded software development
  • Green Hills Integrity RTOS
  • Flight, Missile or Vehicle software

Other Skills

Embedded software, C/c , Python, powershell scripting, MATLAB, integrity verification software, debugging software, functional testing, google test, git, hardware, hardware test

**Relocation assistance and temporary housing provided

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.86 - $91.05/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 Albuquerque,NM.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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