Software Engineer Job Description The Software Engineer will be responsible for software design, documentation, verification, and validation, used in evaluating, testing, and processing data acquisition systems. The candidate will travel to secured locations to help test and integrate the software into the hardware. The role also includes performing technical reviews, design analysis, development, and selection of hardware and mission-critical software. Responsibilities * Design, document, verify, and validate software for data acquisition systems. * Travel to secured locations to test and integrate software with hardware. * Perform technical reviews, design analysis, and development of hardware and mission-critical software. * Integrate software onto hardware. * Develop, test, and document software code. * Support installation into higher-level assemblies. Essential Skills * Strong Embedded Software Development experience * Experience with C++ and Embedded C * Proficiency in Embedded Linux * Networking experience * Full life cycle software development * Active secret clearance * Experience with networking protocols, software development, embedded systems, validation protocols, and integration Additional Skills & Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (BS CS) Work Environment The candidate will work onsite with 3-4 software team members and will travel to secured locations where the hardware has been developed. Testing and integration of software will take place offsite. The role involves supporting classified programs on a national level in the maritime industry. The candidate must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Goleta,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2025. 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.