Software Engineer

Actalent
St. Louis Park, United States of America
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 146K

Job location

St. Louis Park, United States of America

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Automation of Tests
C++
Communications Protocols
Computer Engineering
Continuous Integration
Software Debugging
DevOps
Embedded Software
Ethernet
Firmware
Failure Mode Effects Analysis
Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards)
Systems Development Life Cycle
Real-Time Operating Systems
Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter
Serial Peripheral Interface
GIT
Information Technology
LonWorks Skill

Job description

  • Translate high-level concepts into robust, scalable, maintainable firmware architectures.

  • Capture and document requirements and rationale for regulated products to ensure traceability and compliance.

  • Collaborate with hardware teams on hardware/firmware integration strategies and diagnostic coverage.

  • Work with Product Owners and stakeholders using Agile practices to maintain alignment and transparency.

  • Lead and adhere to development processes, conduct technical reviews, and deliver production-quality source code.

  • Ensure all firmware is well-documented, thoroughly tested, and version-controlled.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

  • 5+ years of experience developing embedded software/firmware in C/C++.

  • 2+ years of experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

  • Experience in regulated industries (medical, industrial safety, automotive, etc.).

  • Experience with communication protocols, including:

  • HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer)

  • LON (Local Operating Network / LonWorks)

  • Proficiency with firmware debugging tools: JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers (UART, I2C, SPI, Ethernet).

  • Demonstrated success delivering firmware across the full development lifecycle.

  • Strong experience with Agile development and DevOps tools (Git, CI/CD, automated testing).

  • Experience contributing to FMEAs and implementing firmware risk-mitigation strategies.

Benefits & conditions

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $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

About the company

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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