Embedded RF Software Engineer (C++, RTOS) - Lab-based

Actalent; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 165,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer in Palatine, IL to develop and test C++ software for mission-critical RF systems in a Linux/RTOS environment. The role blends design, coding, and hardware integration within an Agile lab setting, with hands-on debugging and ongoing collaboration with engineering teams.

Requirements include strong C++, OO design, embedded Linux/RTOS experience, and scripting in Python or Bash. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent with substantial embedded software experience.
• Strong C++ and OO programming skills, with design principIes from day one.
• Experience with Linux or RTOS, lab testing, and hardware integration.
• Familiar with Agile practices and tools (Jira, Git), plus scripting (Python/Bash).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain C++ embedded software for real-time RF systems on Linux/RTOS.
• Participate in full software lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, integration, verification.
• Perform hands-on testing and debugging on embedded hardware in a lab.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software into RF/defense systems.
• Apply Agile practices and tooling to plan work and track progress.

Skills

C++

OO design

Lab testing

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Embedded systems

Multithreading

US security clearance

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Master's in engineering

Tools

Jira

Git

Python

Bash

Job description

Actalent is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer in Palatine, IL to develop and test C++ software for mission-critical RF systems in a Linux/RTOS environment. The role blends design, coding, and hardware integration within an Agile lab setting, with hands-on debugging and ongoing collaboration with engineering teams.

Requirements include strong C++, OO design, embedded Linux/RTOS experience, and scripting in Python or Bash. A U.S.