Embedded Software Engineer

Actalent

Full-time other-general
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Location
Huntsville, AL, United States
Posted
July 20, 2026

Job Description

Embedded Software Engineer
Job 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.
Responsibilities

+ 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 regu...