Electrical Engineer

Embedded Systems Engineer

As an Embedded Systems Engineer, you'll support long-term aerospace test sustainment programs by developing, rehosting, and maintaining software and hardware used in defense and aerospace test environments. This role blends hands-on lab work, embedded software development, and cross-functional engineering collaboration to keep critical test systems operating reliably for years to come.

Responsibilities

• TPS development — Develop, modify, and maintain Test Program Set (TPS) code for aerospace and defense sustainment projects.
• TPS rehosting — Implement existing test specifications on updated or newly developed test platforms.
• Hardware–software integration — Integrate embedded hardware and software in a lab environment, performing hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and system validation.
• Cross-functional collaboration — Work closely with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to resolve complex technical issues.
• Full lifecycle participation — Support hardware definition, code development, integration, and verification across multiple concurrent projects.
• C# development — Use Microsoft Visual Studio to build and maintain C# and related software components for test systems.
• LabVIEW/TestStand execution — Execute and interpret tests using LabVIEW and TestStand frameworks, ensuring accurate implementation of test procedures.
• Test analysis — Analyze results, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to improve system performance and reliability.
• Project support — Balance short-term tasks and multi-year sustainment efforts while meeting project milestones.
• Documentation — Produce clear, accurate documentation for designs, procedures, and test results to support ongoing sustainment.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline.
• Embedded hardware and test systems experience, including application of electrical engineering principles.
• Hands-on lab integration, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in C# and Microsoft Visual Studio for test and embedded software development.
• Experience with LabVIEW and TestStand, including reading and executing existing frameworks.
• Familiarity with TPS development or sustainment in aerospace or defense environments.
• Strong analytical skills and structured problem-solving capabilities.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $41.00/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 San Antonio, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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.

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