Software Engineer

Embedded Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and integrate software for embedded systems. This role covers the full development lifecycle from requirements analysis and design to implementation, testing, and validation with a focus on delivering robust and reliable solutions. The role includes a strong emphasis on testing and validation to ensure functionality and reliability. In addition to technical development, the ideal candidate will contribute to proposal efforts by translating requirements into actionable work tasks and providing accurate effort estimates. Strong communication skills and the ability to present and explain software solutions to internal teams and customers are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform full lifecycle development for embedded systems, including implementation, unit testing, integration, and formal sell-off testing.
• Review customer requirements, translate them into specifications, and produce technical documentation, designs, operational concepts, and estimate effort.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software with electronic components and boards.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures; perform debugging, troubleshooting, and ensure compliance with functional specifications.
• Conduct design and code reviews, resolve defects, and adhere to established development processes, configuration management, and release practices.
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and automated test scripts for embedded software systems.
• Review and interpret system and software requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance.
• Design, develop, maintain, and debug embedded software applications using C and Python.
• Perform integration, verification, and validation testing on embedded hardware and software components.
• Participate in software architecture discussions, code reviews, and design evaluations.
• Develop new features, enhance existing functionality, and troubleshoot software issues throughout the product lifecycle.
• Utilize instrument control (single-board computers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies) for hardware and software validation.
• Collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers to troubleshoot and resolve defects, performance issues, and integration challenges.
• Maintain test and development documentation, including test cases, software design records, results, and compliance reports.
• Support continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for automated build, testing, and release processes.
• Conduct formal verification activities and provide evidence of requirement compliance.
• Present development progress, test results, and technical findings to internal teams and customers.
• Support root cause analysis of field issues and implement corrective software solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on software quality, reliability, maintainability, and performance.

Essential Skills

• Experience with both development and testing.
• Hands-on experience with C and Python.
• Experience with requirements analysis, traceability, and verification.
• Familiarity with embedded hardware concepts, microcontrollers, and real-time systems.
• Ability to design and maintain automated test environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD tools and version control (Git).
• Familiarity with communication protocols (UART, I²C, SPI, Serial RapidIO, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with unit testing tools.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD Qualification testing.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and Electronic Stress Screening.
• Understanding of 'Bare metal' programming.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily onsite with some flexibility. The office is cubicle-based with labs available for testing and development. The work schedule follows a 9/80 format, offering longer weekends every other week. The team has a mix of social dynamics, with some enjoying social activities like happy hours and others focusing more on family.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greenville, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 Greenville, SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

About Actalent

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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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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.