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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Actalent
- **Location:** Palatine, IL, United States
- **Salary:** $114,400.0 - $249,600.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Radio-Frequency Identification, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Multithreading, Scripting, Git, Solid Principles, Enterprise Integration
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3472132552&tx=HT7266TYT&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelors degree with 8 years of experience, Masters degree with 6 years of experience, or equivalent practical experience in software or embedded systems engineering.
 * Strong proficiency in C++ and objectoriented programming, with the ability to apply solid design principles from day one.
 * Experience developing embedded software on Linux or other realtime operating systems.
 * Handson experience in a lab environment, including testing, debugging, and integrating embedded software on hardware platforms.
 * Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools such as Jira and Git, or similar issuetracking and versioncontrol systems.
 * Scripting experience using languages such as Python or Bash to support development, automation, and testing tasks.
 * Experience working with embedded systems and firmware development.
 * U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.
 * Ability to work independently, be selfsufficient, and quickly become productive in a complex engineering environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

 * Experience with C++11 and modern C++ features.
 * Strong debugging and integration skills on embedded targets, including ontarget testing and troubleshooting.
 * Experience with multithreaded or distributed embedded systems.
 * Experience with SPs or ARM cores embedded in FPGAs or SoCs.
 * Active Secret security clearance.
 * Experience developing embedded software on realtime operating systems (RTOS) is highly desirable.
 * Working knowledge on RFbased technology or defenserelated systems.
 * Experience with Linuxbased embedded systems and firmware development in a regulated or highreliability environment.

## Description

This role focuses on developing, integrating, and testing C++ embedded software for missioncritical RF systems within a realtime operating system environment. You will contribute across the full software development lifecyclefrom requirements and design through coding, verification, and hardware integrationwhile working in an Agile, labbased engineering setting. The position requires strong C++ and objectoriented programming skills, experience with Linux and realtime operating systems, and the ability to perform handson testing and debugging on embedded hardware in support of highreliability defense applications., * This role is located in Illinois.

 * Design, develop, and maintain C++ embedded software for realtime RF systems running on Linux and other realtime operating systems.
 * Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, architecture and design, implementation, unit testing, integration, and verification.
 * Perform handson testing and debugging of embedded software in a lab environment, including integration of software with hardware platforms.
 * Work closely with crossfunctional engineering teams to integrate embedded software into complex RF and defense systems.
 * Use Agile development practices and tools such as Jira and Git (or similar) to plan work, track progress, manage code, and collaborate with team members.
 * Develop and maintain scripts (for example, in Python or Bash) to support build, test, integration, and automation activities.
 * Debug and resolve issues on embedded targets, including multithreaded and distributed embedded systems where applicable.
 * Support validation of software in lab environments, including ontarget testing and verification of functionality and performance.
 * Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes, coding standards, and best practices within the team.
 * Ensure that all software work products meet reliability, performance, and quality requirements appropriate for missioncritical defense systems.