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Embedded Software Engineer

Actalent Frederick, MD

Frederick, MD

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$72 - $96/hr Contract As9115 DO-178C Embedded

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Job Description

The Embedded Software Engineer will help develop mission-critical aerospace embedded software with a strong emphasis on implementation and laboratory validation. This contract-to-hire role is fully onsite in Frederick, MD and includes both hands-on engineering work and technical mentorship.

Onsite Role Details

Location: Frederick, MD (onsite)
Work model: Fully onsite
Employment type: Contract to hire
Compensation: USD 72 - 96 per hour
Pay range: $72.11 - $96.15/hr
Application timeline: Anticipated to close Sep 21, 2026

Responsibilities

Act as an individual contributor while mentoring embedded software engineers through technical guidance and career development support.
Partner with senior technical leadership to architect and implement embedded software solutions aligned to aerospace and defense program requirements.
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software primarily in C, with additional work as needed in C++ and Python and other relevant languages.
Support compliance with applicable aerospace and defense standards, including AS9115 and DO-178C, with attention to system safety and reliability.
Manage assigned tasks by tracking progress, reporting status to team leaders, and adjusting priorities to meet schedule and budget constraints.
Perform thorough code reviews, enforce coding standards, and help maintain software quality across the embedded codebase.
Coordinate with systems engineering and hardware teams to ensure software integration with the overall system architecture.
Initiate, plan, and execute laboratory testing to validate embedded software functionality, performance, and safety.
Contribute to safety-compliant software and system safety processes aligned with MIL-STD-882.
Participate in requirements and compliance management activities, using modeling and tools to trace and verify requirements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
5+ years of experience developing embedded software for defense or aerospace systems.
Strong proficiency in Embedded C, including experience on bare-metal platforms and RTOS.
Experience programming in C++, with additional development or scripting experience in Python.
Hands-on experience with microcontroller-based embedded systems and low-level software development.
Experience using embedded development tools, including compilers, debuggers, and version control systems.
Ability to perform and participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards to maintain software quality.
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across software, systems, and hardware teams.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, including task management, progress tracking, and priority adjustment.
Experience working with mission-critical, safety-focused aerospace and defense applications following established processes and standards.
Familiarity with aerospace and defense software standards such as AS9115 and DO-178C for system safety.
Knowledge of safety-critical systems development and safety processes in compliance with MIL-STD-882.
Experience developing embedded software for System-on-Chip (SoC) designs, including RFSoC and similar platforms.
Background in embedded software for advanced systems, RF front ends, mixed-signal, and digital solutions.
Experience with requirements and compliance management tools such as DOORS, Visure, or similar platforms.
Hands-on experience with aerospace or defense embedded platforms and associated test environments.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical oversight to embedded software team members.
Familiarity with mission-critical, high-reliability systems and related verification and validation practices.

Technologies

C, C++, Python
Embedded C
RTOS
Bare-metal platforms
Microcontroller-based embedded systems
System-on-Chip (SoC) designs
RFSoC
AS9115
DO-178C
MIL-STD-882
DOORS
Visure

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan with 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)

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