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# Embedded Flight Software Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Madison, AL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded C, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), System Programming, Technical Data Management Systems, Software Technical Review, VxWorks, Information Technology, Software Performance
- **Published:** October 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75894844-embedded-flight-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Minimum 15 years of experience in embedded software development.
 * Strong proficiency in C++ for embedded systems development.
 * Hands-on experience with embedded C and embedded software architectures.
 * Proven expertise with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), including VxWorks.
 * Demonstrated experience developing flight software rather than ground support software.
 * Prior experience with flight-qualified or flight-critical software development.
 * Experience executing digital simulations for software validation and verification.
 * Strong embedded background with the ability to design, implement, and test low-level software for hardware-constrained environments.
 * Demonstrated ability to write embedded code that performs to specification and can be effectively tested and validated in simulated environments.
 * Systematic problem-solving methodology, including structured approaches to isolating root causes of technical issues.
 * Fact-based analysis skills, with the ability to gather, interpret, and leverage technical data and empirical evidence for debugging and troubleshooting.
 * Ability to generate multiple viable technical solutions within engineering and system constraints.
 * Understanding of system-level constraints such as timing, memory, processing limitations, and safety requirements, and the ability to design within those boundaries.
 * Technical resilience, with a track record of persisting through complex embedded software problems and driving them to resolution.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to systematically diagnose issues, evaluate constraints, and develop viable solutions.
 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

 * Experience with missile or other highly mission-critical systems is beneficial.
 * Familiarity with classified or sensitive projects and environments.
 * Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including systems and hardware engineers.
 * Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting designs, test procedures, and validation results.
 * Comfort working within a fully digital development and simulation environment.

## Description

This position focuses on the design, development, and validation of embedded flight software for a deployed payload system that uses advanced sensors in a novel space application. You will work in a fully digital development environment and play a key role in qualifying and validating software for flight operations. The role requires deep expertise in embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and C++ development for mission-critical, flight-qualified software., * Design, develop, and test embedded flight software in C++ for space-based sensor payload systems.

 * Implement embedded software that meets functional, performance, and reliability requirements for flight operations.
 * Execute digital simulations to validate software performance, behavior, and functionality in representative environments.
 * Ensure embedded software meets flight qualification standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
 * Debug and resolve complex software issues in real-time operating system (RTOS) environments, including VxWorks.
 * Collaborate closely with systems engineering and hardware teams to integrate software with payload and sensor systems.
 * Analyze system-level constraints such as timing, memory, processing capacity, and safety requirements, and architect solutions that operate effectively within these limits.
 * Apply a systematic, fact-based problem-solving methodology to isolate root causes and implement robust fixes.
 * Develop, document, and execute software test procedures and validation plans for flight software.
 * Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of software design, implementation decisions, test procedures, and validation results.
 * Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, and formal assessments to ensure software quality and compliance.
 * Generate and evaluate multiple technical solution options when addressing complex embedded software challenges.
 * Demonstrate technical resilience by persisting through difficult issues and driving them to successful resolution.