Senior Software Engineer

Actalent; False Pass (AK); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Software Engineer with strong C expertise for embedded and real-time systems supporting rail signaling products. You will design, develop, test, and maintain software across the full lifecycle in collaboration with systems, hardware, verification, and product engineering teams.

The role offers a hybrid work schedule in Pittsburgh, PA, with contract-to-hire opportunities and competitive compensation. RTOS, Linux-based embedded environments, and code reviews are valued.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years of professional software development experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in C programming.
• Experience with embedded systems and real-time applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software in C for embedded/real-time environments.
• Contribute to architecture, design, and verification of onboard and wayside rail signaling products.
• Develop software meeting safety, reliability, maintainability, and performance requirements.
• Translate system requirements into software design specifications.
• Perform software integration, debugging, and root-cause analysis.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

RTOS experience

Software design

Unit testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

SVN

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer with deep expertise in C programming to support the development of next-generation Onboard and Wayside rail signaling products. This individual will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining embedded and real-time software solutions used in safety-critical transportation applications. The ideal candidate will bring a strong experience in software development for embedded systems, real-time operating environments, and mission-critical products. This role requires close collaboration with systems, hardware, verification, and product engineering teams throughout the full software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software applications primarily using C in embedded and real-time environments.
• Contribute to the architecture, design, implementation, and verification of onboard and wayside rail signaling products.
• Develop software that meets safety, reliability, maintainability, and performance requirements.
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into software design specifications.
• Perform software integration, debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, verification, and test engineering teams to ensure successful product delivery.
• Support software verification activities, including unit testing, integration testing, and system validation.
• Contribute to technical risk assessments and resolution of complex engineering issues.
• Assist in product enhancements, feature development, and lifecycle sustainment activities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, and release documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to development processes, quality, and automation.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 10-15+ years of professional software development experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in C programming.
• Strong experience developing software for embedded systems and/or real-time applications.
• Experience working within the full software development lifecycle (requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance).
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Experience debugging complex software and system-level issues.
• Familiarity with version control and configuration management tools (Git, SVN, or similar).
• Experience with software testing methodologies, including unit and integration testing.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience developing safety-critical or high-reliability systems.
• Experience in rail signaling, transportation, aerospace, defense, industrial automation, or similar regulated industries.
• Knowledge of real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Experience with Linux-based embedded systems.
• Familiarity with C++, Python, or scripting languages.
• Understanding of networking and communication protocols.
• Experience with model-based development or systems engineering methodologies.
• Familiarity with industry standards related to safety-critical software development.
• Experience supporting SIL-based or highly regulated product environments.

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing flexibility between remote and office work. The office environment includes cubicles and requires collaborative work with various engineering teams. The role involves using technologies suitable for developing safety-critical transportation applications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $82.00/hr.

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 – Pr