Actalent

Embedded Software Engineer

Location: Onsite, Melbourne, FL

Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Actalent is seeking a highly motivated Embedded Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge aerospace team developing flight software for small satellite platforms and advanced avionics systems. This role offers the opportunity to work on mission-critical software that powers space applications, including on-board computers, radios, and attitude control systems.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for spaceflight systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software for avionics systems and satellite platforms.
• Own the full software development lifecycle—from requirements to testing and reporting.
• Configure and tailor real-time operating systems (RTOS) for on-board computers.
• Integrate and test flight software on hardware platforms.
• Build tools such as simulators, digital twins, and scripts to support development and testing.
• Analyze system performance and support optimization efforts.
• Collaborate with hardware and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration.
• Support software deployment to orbit and assist with ongoing flight operations.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C/C++, RTOS, and multi-threaded embedded systems.
• Experience with GIT and electronics testing.
• Familiarity with communication protocols: UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, SpaceWire.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Bitbucket, Jenkins, SonarQube).
• Scripting knowledge in Python, Ruby, or Bash.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and the software/hardware development lifecycle.
• Experience in space or defense industries is a strong plus.

Top Skills

Embedded Software | C/C++ | RTOS | Multi-threading | GIT | Electronics Test | Space Systems | CI/CD | Python

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 Melbourne,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 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.