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Flight-Critical Embedded Software Engineer (C++, RTOS)

Actalent

Actalent in Littleton, CO seeks an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and validate flight software for space-based sensor payloads. The role emphasizes C++ in RTOS environments (VxWorks) and close collaboration with systems engineering and hardware teams. The contract position requires 5+ years of embedded experience, flight-qualified software expertise, and robust verification, validation, and documentation practices in a fully digital development setting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Actalent

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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