Software Engineer

Actalent • Hunt Valley, MD • 1h ago

Software Engineer

Description:

We are seeking a Software Engineer to support the development of next-generation Sea Vehicle products. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies across the full product lifecycle, from concept development through integration and testing.

You will collaborate with a multi-functional engineering team to design and develop software at the component, subsystem, and system levels, with a focus on embedded control systems and operator interfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop software solutions for technical challenges of moderate complexity across current and next-generation platforms

Participate in full lifecycle software development, including:

Concept development

Design and implementation

Lab integration

Offsite integration, testing, and evaluation

Build and enhance embedded control systems and sensor/operator interfaces

Contribute at the component, subsystem, and system level

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and test engineering

Provide offsite integration and test support as needed

Required Skills:

Strong programming experience with:

C++ (primary)

Embedded C / C

Experience developing embedded software systems

Familiarity with Linux/Unix-based development environments

Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), OOA, and OOD

Basic experience with shell scripting

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of experience

OR Master's degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Java programming

Familiarity with network, serial, or CAN interface development

Exposure to configuration management tools (Git, Mercurial)

Experience with Jira or similar issue tracking tools

Exposure to frontend technologies, such as:

JavaScript / TypeScript

CSS

REST APIs

SQL or NoSQL databases

Web UI development

Additional Information:

Candidates with additional years of experience are encouraged to apply (compensation will reflect experience level)

Opportunities available for both individual contributors and technical leadership growth

Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance

Why Join Us?

Work on mission-critical maritime technologies

Collaborate with a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team

Gain exposure to innovative embedded systems and platforms

Clear growth path for technical advancement

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Hunt Valley, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $90.00/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 Hunt Valley,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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