Software Engineer

Actalent • Quincy, MA • 10h ago

Job Title: Senior Mission Software Engineer

Job Description

As a Senior Mission Software Engineer, you will tackle diverse challenges involving networking, autonomy, systems integration, robotics, and more. You will lead the Maritime Software team, collaborating closely with vehicle platform software engineers to ensure seamless integration of products for critical outcomes. Your role demands a 'Whatever It Takes' mindset, focusing on expedient, scalable, and pragmatic engineering solutions to deliver successful, high-quality results on time.

Responsibilities

Own the software solutions deployed to customers.

Write code to enhance products for specific mission sets, coordinating with the vehicle software platform team to scale capabilities.

Collaborate across teams to plan, build, and test complex functionalities.

Create and analyze metrics for debugging and monitoring.

Triage issues, identify root causes of failures, and coordinate next steps.

Partner with end-users to translate needs into features, balancing user experience with engineering constraints.

Travel up to 10% of time to build, test, and deploy capabilities in real-world environments.

Essential Skills

Strong engineering background in fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.

3+ years of experience in C++, Python, or Rust in a Linux development environment.

Experience in building software solutions involving significant data processing and analysis.

Ability to understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases quickly.

Desire to work on critical software with real-world impact.

Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Strong background in Physics, Mathematics, and/or Motion Planning for modeling & simulation and physical systems.

5+ years of experience in C++ in a Linux development environment.

Experience developing and testing multi-agent autonomous systems for real-world deployment.

Feature and algorithm development with an understanding of behavior trees.

Development of software/hardware for flight systems and safety-critical functionality.

Knowledge of distributed communication networks and message standards.

Understanding of military systems and operational tactics.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. You will be part of a defense technology company committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military swiftly. The company leverages Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that transforms data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control center. This role demands adaptability and innovation in a strategic competition era.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $110.00/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 hybrid position in Quincy,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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