Software Engineer

Actalent; Moorestown Township (NJ); On-site; USD 103,155,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Software Engineer to support development and sustainment of complex, mission-critical systems. This contract role is onsite in Moorestown, NJ, and involves full lifecycle software engineering including design, implementation, integration, testing, and analysis in a structured environment.

The candidate will design, develop, and maintain software for complex systems, perform modeling and analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with C++ or Java in Linux environments.
• Familiarity with CMMI or similar development processes.
• Experience with embedded software development.
• Familiarity with UML for system modeling.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, CppUnit, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for complex systems with focus on performance and reliability.
• Perform system modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Develop software components such as system utilities, low-level programs, and OS-level functionality.
• Execute design, implementation, integration, and testing activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system requirements and performance.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Develop and execute unit tests; support regression testing.
• Support system integration and test activities.

Skills

C++

Java

Linux

OO design

Scripting

Embedded software

Unit testing

UML

Cross-platform

xUnit frameworks

Tools

Eclipse

Job description

Job title: Software Engineer

Seeking a Software Engineer to support development and sustainment of complex, mission-critical systems. This role involves full lifecycle software engineering including design, implementation, integration, testing, and analysis within a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for complex systems with a focus on performance and reliability
• Perform system modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Develop software components such as system utilities, low-level programs, and OS-level functionality
• Execute design, implementation, integration, and testing activities
• Participate in formal reviews (requirements, design, integration, acceptance)
• Apply object-oriented principles and design patterns
• Develop and integrate software in Linux and embedded environments
• Create scripts for UNIX/Solaris systems to support automation and builds
• Use IDEs for development, debugging, and optimization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system requirements and performance
• Produce and maintain technical documentation
• Follow established lifecycle processes (CMMI-aligned)
• Develop and execute unit tests; support regression testing
• Support system integration and test activities

Required Skills

• 0-7 years of experience with C++ or Java in Linux environments
• Experience across design, development, integration, and testing
• Familiarity with formal engineering review processes
• Object-oriented design and development experience
• Experience developing in C++
• Exposure to Windows, Linux, and UNIX-based systems (including Solaris)
• Scripting experience in UNIX environments
• Experience with IDEs (e.g., Eclipse)
• Familiarity with UML for system modeling
• Experience with xUnit frameworks (JUnit, CppUnit, etc.)
• Understanding of structured development processes (CMMI or similar)
• Knowledge of embedded software development

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Moorestown, NJ.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/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 Moorestown,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.