Software Engineer (Remote)

Software Engineer | Actalent | United States

Avionic products are installed in a wide variety of civil and military aircraft. These products provide communication, navigation, and guidance information to the pilot. The software engineering team is responsible for producing the avionics software embedded within these products as well as the production test environments for the products.

Members of the software engineering team are responsible for all phases of embedded software development including:

– Lifecycle of a software product – starting with planning documents, gathering software requirements, coding in C, integrating with systems and hardware, and extensive documentation due to industry standards.

Other duties:

– Writing software development plans

– Documenting software requirements

– Creating a software design

– Writing software code

– Writing software test cases and procedures

Hard Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

+ Proficiency with the C programming language

+ Experience with embedded software development (8+ years)

+ Experience with embedded systems or RTOS in a regulated industry

+ Experience working in a highly regulated environment (Aerospace, Automotive, Telecom, Medical)

+ Knowledge of full software lifecycle development

+ US Citizenship

Soft Skills

+ Comfortable with extensive documentation

+ Eagerness to learn and adapt

+ Interest in Aerospace environment

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Sugar Grove, Illinois and some days remote.

Work Environment

– The individual will be partnered with a Lead Engineer for initial learning and development opportunities. They will set up their software build environment using in-house tools and work with various OS (VX works, Visual Studio, etc.) depending on the program.

Hybrid/Remote Flexibility:

– Standard hybrid schedule allows remote work on Tuesdays and Fridays. New hires may need to be in the office full-time initially, transitioning to a hybrid schedule based on individual progress. A minimum of 2 days a week onsite is required, with flexibility based on the candidate’s needs.

About Actalent

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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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