Embedded Software Developer

Job Title: Embedded Software Developer

Job Description

Develop, implement, and optimize performance-critical aerospace software using Ada and/or C++. Participate in full lifecycle development, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal V&V activities. Ensure compliance with regulatory and certification requirements, including DO-178C DAL A development standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Level of Rigor 1 activities where applicable, ensuring rigorous artifact generation and traceability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams, partners, and internal stakeholders to deliver highly reliable software solutions.
• Support performance modeling, simulation, and analysis of mission-critical components.
• Participate in reviews, audits, and milestone assessments as required.
• Provide technical input, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis throughout development and test phases.

Essential Skills

• C++ or ADA experience
• Design Assurance Level A (DAL A) experience
• Verification and Validation experience
• DO-178C compliance experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Must be at least a 7/10 proficiency with C++ or ADA
• At least 5 years of embedded software experience
• Experience with aerospace or regulated software (medical device, automotive, defense, semiconductor, or data centers)
• At least 3 years of DAL A professional experience
• At least 3 years of Verification and Validation professional experience

Work Environment

The position is onsite at a location in St. Louis with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. However, you must be onsite at least 3 days a week. The company is known for its engaging work in Real-time Embedded Software and Hardware, including Avionics and Space Exploration applications.

This is a Contract position based out of St. Louis, MO.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in St. Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 2026.

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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.