Embedded Software Engineer — Networked Defense Systems

Actalent; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Software / Embedded Software Engineer for a contract-to-hire role in Lake Forest, CA. You will design, build, and integrate embedded and application software for networked, electrically powered subsystems in defense programs.

The role requires 4+ years of embedded experience, strong C/C++ skills, JavaScript, and Node.js, with ST microcontrollers preferred. You’ll work in a small, multidisciplinary team on multiple programs, using TDD practices and networking protocols like

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++ for embedded and systems-level software.
• Practical experience coding in JavaScript for application and integration tasks.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js for building and integrating software services.
• Experience with embedded systems development, with ST microcontrollers preferred.
• Knowledge of communication protocols such as Ethernet, I2C, and CAN.
• Ability to work as a true software generalist across C, C++, JavaScript, and Python.
• Experience applying test-driven development methodologies to embedded or application software.
• Solid understanding of networking and systems integration concepts in electronically powered subsystems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and contribute across multiple programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded software for networked subsystems in defense applications.
• Integrate electronics and software components into cohesive, reliable systems that meet performance and safety requirements.
• Implement software using C, C++, JavaScript, Python, and Node.js as appropriate for embedded and application-level functionality.
• Develop and maintain software for embedded systems, including work on ST microcontrollers and similar platforms.
• Apply test-driven development practices to ensure code quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Design and implement communication and networking features using protocols such as Ethernet, I2C, and CAN.
• Collaborate directly with a small team of engineers across multiple disciplines to define requirements, design solutions, and resolve technical issues.
• Participate in the development of multiple programs simultaneously, contributing to system architecture, coding, debugging, and integration.
• Troubleshoot and optimize embedded software and communication interfaces to improve performance and robustness.
• Document designs, code, and integration procedures to support ongoing maintenance, future enhancements, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

JavaScript

Node.js

ST microcontrollers

Networking protocols

Embedded software development

Team collaboration

Python

Python

Tools

Node.js

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Software / Embedded Software Engineer for a contract-to-hire role in Lake Forest, CA. You will design, build, and integrate embedded and application software for networked, electrically powered subsystems in defense programs.

The role requires 4+ years of embedded experience, strong C/C++ skills, JavaScript, and Node.js, with ST microcontrollers preferred. You’ll work in a small, multidisciplinary team on multiple programs, using TDD practices and networking protocols like