Sr. Software Engineer

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 75,768 - 96,432; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Software Engineer - Lead to spearhead development in a highly regulated environment. You will lead a technical team focused on creating customized software solutions. The ideal candidate will have 7-8+ years of experience and expertise in embedded software development.

Responsibilities include managing engineering activities, mentoring team members, and ensuring high-quality solutions. This is a contract-to-hire position based fully onsite in Eden Prairie, MN with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7-8+ years of software engineering experience in a regulated industry.
• Experience with aircraft systems such as ARINC 429 and MIL-STD-1553.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of engineers.
• Manage software development processes according to DO-178B standards.
• Oversee software development and testing to ensure high quality.

Skills

Embedded C proficiency

Software engineering

Team leadership

C RTOS experience

Testing and debugging skills

Education

BS or MS in software engineering or related degree

Tools

DOORS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

As a Software Engineer - Lead, you will spearhead the development, execution, and testing of customized software within a highly regulated environment. This role requires a profound technical understanding of embedded software, a thorough knowledge of the aerospace development process, and a passion for developing people and teams. You will lead a technical team of engineers in software development and testing, pioneering innovative solutions to solve unique customer challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor a team of software development and test engineers to resource, plan, and execute engineering activities to meet customer requirements.
• Develop embedded, micro‑controller software/firmware for avionic systems using C and assembly.
• Manage software development processes in accordance with DO‑178B planning, requirements traceability, coding standards, and verification procedures.
• Drive schedules, optimize development activities and resources, and remove obstacles.
• Develop requirements from customer needs, occasionally with minimal technical definition.
• Oversee software development and testing to ensure engineering solutions are of the highest quality and meet organizational goals.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in embedded C, microcontroller, and firmware development.
• Strong skills in software engineering, development, and team leadership.
• Experience with C RTOS, embedded systems, and DO‑178 aerospace standards.
• 7‑8+ years of software engineering experience, managing engineering projects and teams in a regulated industry.
• Strong testing and debugging skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS or MS in software engineering or a related degree.
• Experience with aircraft systems such as ARINC 429, MIL‑STD‑1553, RTCA DO‑178/DO‑254, MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑810, DO‑160.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of DOORS, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Capability of handling multiple details simultaneously and easily moving between strategic and tactical work.

Work Environment

This position is located in Eden Prairie, MN and is 100% onsite.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/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 – 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 Eden Prairie, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Accommodation Statement

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.

Other Legal and Regulatory Statements

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.