Embedded Software Engineer

Actalent • Middleburg Heights, OH • 1d ago

Join a collaborative engineering team developing software that interfaces directly with hardware systems and remote devices. This role focuses primarily on embedded software development using C/C++, with opportunities to work alongside electrical and systems engineers to design, test, and support real-world products. You'll contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and architecture through integration, testing, and deployment.

What You'll Do

Design, develop, and test embedded software applications in C/C++

Develop software that interfaces directly with hardware, sensors, and electronic systems

Participate in requirements development, software design, and verification activities

Support integration and troubleshooting of software running on embedded Linux and Windows-based systems

Develop communication interfaces using TCP/IP, UDP, and socket-level networking

Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to validate system performance

Contribute to software documentation, test plans, and design specifications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in:

Electrical Engineering (EE)

Computer Engineering (CE)

Computer Science (CS)

GPA of 3.0 or higher

Experience developing software in C/C++

Exposure to embedded systems or low-level software development

Experience working with hardware, electronics, or embedded devices

Strong understanding of object-oriented programming concepts

Solid troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

Embedded Linux experience

Experience with microcontrollers, processors, or device communication

Understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, and network protocols

Multithreaded programming experience

Exposure to C#, .NET, or GUI application development

Experience integrating software with sensors, instrumentation, or electromechanical systems

Work Environment

This position is 100% onsite and involves a mix of office and laboratory environments. The software team is relatively small, consisting of approximately 6-7 Software Engineers. The company offers a great culture with strong support for work-life balance, including a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off. While travel is preferred, it is not required, and would be limited to a few weeks per year at most, with trips typically lasting only a few days at a time. All travel expenses are fully covered.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Middleburg Heights, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $43.27/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Middleburg Heights,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.

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

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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