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Embedded Software Engineer

Actalent Frederick, MD

Frederick, MD

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$72 - $96/hr Contract Embedded C Embedded Development Embedded Operating Systems

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Job Description

Join an aerospace-focused team building mission-critical embedded software in a collaborative engineering environment. This onsite contract role in Frederick, MD supports development that must meet recognized aerospace and defense safety standards, combining hands-on embedded work with laboratory validation and compliance activities. Competitive hourly pay is offered in the range of $72.11 to $96.15/hr, with a contract-to-hire path and a comprehensive benefits package where eligible.

What you’ll be doing

Act as both an individual contributor and a mentor, providing technical guidance and supporting career development for embedded software engineers.
Partner with senior technical leadership to architect and implement embedded software that satisfies program requirements for aerospace and defense applications.
Design, develop, and maintain embedded software primarily in Embedded C, with additional development in C++ and Python as needed.
Ensure software compliance with applicable aerospace/defense standards, including AS9115 and DO-178C, with emphasis on system safety and reliability.
Own assigned tasks by monitoring and reporting progress to team leaders and adjusting priorities to align with schedule and budget constraints.
Perform thorough code reviews, enforce coding standards, and uphold software quality across the embedded codebase.
Coordinate with systems engineering and hardware teams to support integration with the broader system architecture.
Plan and execute laboratory testing to validate embedded software functionality, performance, and safety.
Support safety-compliant software and system safety processes aligned with MIL-STD-882.
Participate in requirements and compliance management, including tracing and verification using appropriate modeling and tools.

Required skills and experience

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 with Embedded C, including experience on bare-metal platforms and RTOS.
Hands-on experience with microcontroller-based embedded systems and low-level software development.
Experience with embedded tooling such as compilers, debuggers, and version control systems.
Ability to perform and participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across software, systems, and hardware teams.
Excellent organization and problem-solving skills, including task management and progress tracking.
Familiarity with aerospace and defense standards including AS9115 and DO-178C, plus safety processes aligned with MIL-STD-882.
Experience developing embedded software for System-on-Chip (SoC) designs, including RFSoC or similar platforms.
Experience with embedded software for advanced systems including RF front ends, mixed-signal, and digital solutions.
Experience with requirements and compliance management tools such as DOORS, Visure, or similar platforms.
Prior hands-on work with aerospace/defense embedded platforms and associated test environments.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide technical oversight to embedded team members.
Familiarity with mission-critical, high-reliability systems and associated verification and validation practices.

Tools and technologies

C, C++, Python, Embedded C, bare-metal platforms, real-time operating systems (RTOS), microcontroller-based embedded systems, compilers, debuggers, version control systems, AS9115, DO-178C, MIL-STD-882, System-on-Chip (SoC) designs, RFSoC, DOORS, Visure.

Benefits

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 & location: Contract to Hire; fully onsite in Frederick, MD.

Pay and benefits note: Pay range is $72.11 - $96.15/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Application deadline: Anticipated to close Sep 25, 2026.

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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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Software Engineer

Actalent Frederick, MD

Frederick, MD

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$130k - $140k/yr Full time Automation Autonomous Vehicles C++ Language

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Job Description

The role focuses on building and integrating autonomy software for active safety, advanced driver assistance systems, and unmanned ground vehicle control on embedded platforms. You will work primarily in C++, delivering core autonomy capabilities and supporting deployment and validation on real equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and integrate autonomy software architecture, including motion planning, computer vision, sensor processing algorithms, graphical user interfaces, and inter-process messaging for embedded platforms.
Complete assigned engineering calculations, investigations, software development, and hardware selection in alignment with established engineering standards and processes under supervision.
Integrate autonomy software into existing and new products, including boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers.
Build, improve, and integrate autonomy capabilities, including perception and path planning, into production systems.
Create software unit tests and regression tests to support reliability, maintainability, and performance of autonomy features.
Support and participate in field tests to validate autonomy functions and embedded software on physical machines.
Assist engineers with planning, designs, computation methods, and technical report preparation for autonomy and control systems.
Own defined portions of projects of limited to moderate complexity, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
Collaborate with supervisors, suppliers, engineering specialists, and cross-functional teams to meet specifications, perform analysis, and complete design activities.
Write clear requirements, design documentation, and technical specifications for autonomy and embedded software components.
Provide direct support to engineering programs, including travel to off-site locations as needed to support development, integration, and testing.
Contribute to distributed system development for scalable, robust, and maintainable autonomy software.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance to support ongoing development, integration, and testing efforts.
Perform other related engineering and software development duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Ability to produce high-quality, maintainable C++ code, with approximately 99% of development work performed in C++.
Embedded systems experience, including software development and integration on embedded platforms.
Practical autonomy experience focused on perception and path planning as core components of prior work.
Experience building autonomy systems from scratch, improving existing autonomy capabilities, or integrating autonomy solutions into existing products.
Proficiency in modern software development practices and tools for autonomy and embedded applications.
Familiarity with Ubuntu 22.04+ for development and deployment.
Familiarity with distributed systems and their application in autonomy or control environments.
Accredited bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
Three (3) or more years of related experience in software engineering, autonomy, robotics, or similar domains.
Ability to support field tests and on-machine debugging in a hardware-centric environment.
Capability to work under supervision while handling defined portions of complex projects.
Experience with autonomy in domains such as automotive ADAS, defense, aerospace, robotics, or related fields.
Experience integrating autonomy solutions into physical products and production environments.
Experience working with active safety systems, advanced driver assistance systems, or unmanned ground vehicles.
Exposure to SQL or data-related tools supporting autonomy development and analysis.
Experience with ROS or similar autonomy frameworks (implied by autonomy-focused software development proficiency).
Strong documentation skills for requirements, design specifications, and test plans.
Ability to collaborate within a technically capable team and provide mentorship from a real-world autonomy perspective.
Comfort working in a fast-moving environment with less bureaucracy and faster visibility of impact than many large automotive or defense programs.

Technology Stack

C++
Ubuntu 22.04+
SQL
ROS

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)

Work Location and Hybrid Expectations

This is a permanent role based out of Frederick, MD with a hybrid schedule. The official hybrid policy targets three days onsite and two days remote each week; in practice, most employees are onsite about four days per week with an average of one work-from-home day. Hardware and machine interaction are central to the work, so being onsite frequently is important for development, integration, and testing.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $140,000 per year. Individual compensation within the range will depend on factors including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related considerations.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

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