Embedded Software Engineer

Talentify; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Actalent in Carson, CA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to verify, test, integrate, and develop software for aerospace/defense contexts, with emphasis on shell scripting and automated setups.

The position is contract to hire, onsite in a large production facility, with flexible start times. Salary ranges from $45 to $100 per hour, with potential extensions and standard benefits for eligible roles.

Qualifications

• Experience walking through at least three product lines.
• Experience in the aerospace, defense, avionics, or aviation industries, or with DO-178.
• Expertise in embedded software development and verification setups.

Responsibilities

• Verify, test, and integrate software components.
• Develop and upgrade code.
• Conduct development testing.
• Utilize shell scripting and automated setups for verification purposes.

Skills

3+ product lines

Aerospace/DO-178

Embedded software development

Tools

PowerShell

Python

C/C++

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description:

• We are seeking a talented Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the verification, testing, integration, and development of software. You will also be tasked with upgrading code and conducting development testing, with a focus on shell scripting and automated setups.

Responsibilities:

• Verify, test, and integrate software components.
• Develop and upgrade code.
• Conduct development testing.
• Utilize shell scripting and automated setups for verification purposes.

Must Have Skills:

• Experience walking through a minimum of 3 product lines.
• Experience in the aerospace, defense, avionics, or aviation industries, or with DO-178.
• Expertise in embedded software development (adding new features) and verification setups.

Additional Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in PowerShell / shell scripting.
• Familiarity with power electronics and motor control.
• Knowledge of TMS (family of digital signal processors from Texas Instruments).
• Experience with Python, embedded C, embedded C++, and digital signal processors.
• Understanding of sensor and motorized valve systems, and high-power applications.

Work Environment:

This position is fully onsite in a large production facility with engineering offices located upstairs. The team operates with flexible hours, typically starting between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM, with the requirement to work 8 hours each day. This long-term contract offers extensions every six months, with many team members enjoying extended tenures for years.

*This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carson, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $100.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carson,CA.

Application Deadline

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

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.

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 process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.