Embedded S/W Engineer

Actalent; Town of Owego (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software and firmware for safety-critical avionics mission computers and related systems. You will collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable embedded solutions in a lab environment.

The role emphasizes C development for LynxOS/LynxElement RTOS, device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in-test libraries, with strong debugging and certification activities and

Qualifications

• This role requires embedded software development experience for safety-critical or real-time systems.
• Strong C programming for embedded systems is essential.
• Experience with LynxOS or LynxElement RTOS is preferred.
• Hands-on work with device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in-test libraries.
• Ability to integrate software with custom hardware and FPGA components.
• Team collaboration across software, FPGA, and hardware disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software and firmware for safety-critical systems.
• Develop drivers, boot loaders, and test libraries for avionics components.
• Collaborate to define software, FPGA, and hardware interfaces.
• Integrate embedded software with hardware and FPGA in lab environments.
• Support documentation and participate in certification activities.
• Identify and fix defects to improve reliability and performance.
• Participate in requirements and code reviews for quality and safety.

Skills

Embedded software

C programming

RTOS LynxOS/LynxElement

Device drivers

Boot loaders

Built-in-test libraries

Hardware/FPGA interfaces

Debugging embedded systems

Code reviews & quality

Software engineering standards

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on designing, developing, operating, and maintaining embedded software and firmware components for safety-critical avionics mission computers and other complex engineering systems. You will apply rigorous software engineering standards, processes, and tools across the full system development life cycle, supporting applications such as laboratory simulation systems, flight control and display systems, avionics, mechanical and electrical systems, weapons armament, aircraft systems, mobile and ground-based defense systems, and space systems. The position involves close collaboration with customers, suppliers, application users, and cross-functional technical teams to deliver reliable, high-performance embedded solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software, including device drivers, boot loaders, and built-in-test libraries for safety-critical avionics mission computers.
• Develop embedded software in C targeting the LynxOS and LynxElement Real-Time Operating Systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement software, FPGA, and hardware interfaces.
• Integrate custom-designed hardware and FPGA components with embedded software in a laboratory environment.
• Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation for embedded software components.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correct software defects to improve reliability and performance.
• Perform performance validation and verification activities to ensure software meets system requirements.
• Participate in certification activities, including requirements reviews and code reviews, to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel to clarify requirements and resolve technical issues.
• Apply established software engineering standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in embedded software development for safety-critical or real-time systems.
• Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded systems.
• Experience developing software for Real-Time Operating Systems, preferably LynxOS or LynxElement.
• Hands-on experience with device driver development, boot loader implementation, and built-in-test libraries.
• Ability to integrate embedded software with custom hardware and FPGA components.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams across software, FPGA, and hardware disciplines.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for embedded systems in a lab environment.
• Familiarity with software verification, validation, and performance testing practices.
• Experience participating in requirements and code reviews for quality and safety compliance.
• Ability to follow and apply formal software engineering standards, processes, and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with C++ and embedded C in complex engineering environments.
• Background in avionics, aerospace, or other safety-critical domains.
• Familiarity with laboratory simulation systems, flight control and display systems, or similar applications.
• Understanding of mechanical, electrical, and weapons systems integration with embedded software.
• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail in recording designs, test results, and issue resolutions.
• Effective communication skills to interface with customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary technical teams.

Work Environment

You will work in a highly technical, laboratory-based engineering environment focused on safety-critical embedded systems. The role involves hands-on integration and testing of embedded software with custom hardware and FPGA platforms, using real-time operating systems such as LynxOS and LynxElement. You will collaborate closely with software, hardware, and FPGA engineers, as well as with customers and other stakeholders, in a setting that emphasizes rigorous engineering standards, thorough documentation, and adherence to quality and safety requirements. The environment supports structured development processes, code and requirements reviews, and performance validation activities, with access to specialized lab equipment and tools needed for embedded software development and system integration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Owego, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $90.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Owego, NY.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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