Software Engineer

Talentify; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent in Arlington, TX is seeking a Software Engineer to develop software for aircraft and simulation environments, integrating and testing in real and virtual high-fidelity setups, and creating design documentation per established processes.

You will join a team delivering embedded software solutions with C++ expertise, Linux/Simulink experience, and a focus on flight-test support. This is a contract-to-hire, onsite role with comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of software development experience in embedded systems, aerospace, defense, Linux, Simulink and control systems.
• Proficiency in C++ programming.
• Experience in embedded software development.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop software test plans and procedures to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
• Participate in planning, design, testing, and deployment of moderately complex engineered systems and software.
• Proficiency in C++ programming.
• Experience in embedded software development.

Skills

C++ programming

Embedded software development

Security clearance

Aerospace/defense domain knowledge

Small company background preference

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Linux

Simulink

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Description

The role involves developing software for both new and existing systems specifically tailored for aircraft and aircraft test systems. You will be responsible for integrating and testing software on aircraft as well as in virtual high-fidelity simulation environments, supporting flight test activities. Additionally, you will create design documentation for both internal and external use, ensuring adherence to established software development processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop software test plans and procedures to demonstrate compliance with system requirements.
• Participate in planning, designing, testing, and deploying moderately complex engineered systems and software to ensure conformance with functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Proficiency in C++ programming.
• Experience in embedded software development.
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in software development for embedded systems, aerospace, defense, Linux, Simulink, and control systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Preference for candidates from smaller companies rather than large primes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arlington, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $95.00/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 Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arlington, TX.

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.