Senior Embedded Systems Lead Undersea Acoustics Goleta

Talentify; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with 4% contribution (no-m

Bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Professional development

Investment in employee growth

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Sr Software Engineer to lead advanced undersea acoustics software projects on embedded and Linux-based systems. The role emphasizes architecture, design, and hands-on implementation, with strong collaboration across hardware, FPGA, and test teams.

You will drive DevOps practices, CI/CD for embedded software, and ensure secure interfaces and compliance with cybersecurity standards, while delivering production-ready solutions from concept to deployment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a technical discipline.
• Expert C/C++ for embedded software.
• Strong Python scripting and automation.
• Experience with Red Hat Linux and embedded Linux.
• Experience leading software teams and coordinating with hardware/FPGA groups.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall project methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and hands-on development for undersea acoustics software.
• Own end-to-end SDLC from requirements to production delivery.
• Collaborate with hardware, FPGA, and test teams for integration.
• Plan sprints, milestones, and cross-functional coordination.
• Design secure interfaces for external systems and third-party platforms.
• Contribute to cybersecurity compliance efforts (CMMC/NIST 800-218).
• Mentor and lead a software team and communicate with customers.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Python

Red Hat Linux

Security/Cybersecurity

Leadership/People management

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

GitLab CI

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

RTOS/deterministic scheduling

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Sr Software Engineer to lead advanced undersea acoustics software projects on embedded and Linux-based systems. The role emphasizes architecture, design, and hands-on implementation, with strong collaboration across hardware, FPGA, and test teams.

You will drive DevOps practices, CI/CD for embedded software, and ensure secure interfaces and compliance with cybersecurity standards, while delivering production-ready solutions from concept to deployment.