Embedded software engineer

Job Title: Embedded Software EngineerJob Description

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will work independently while coordinating with an offshore team to guide software development projects for commercial refrigeration products. You will be responsible for the successful implementation and delivery of embedded software products and components throughout the entire product lifecycle. Your role will involve ensuring project deliverables are completed on time and with high quality, as well as defining technical requirements in collaboration with internal and external customers, marketing, manufacturing, and other support groups. You will actively participate in defining and implementing new processes and improvements, and contribute to the creation of new technologies and ideas to enhance the organization's intellectual property and better address customer needs. Additionally, you will engage in technical feasibility analysis and prototyping activities.

Responsibilities

• Guide software development projects for commercial refrigeration products.

• Implement and deliver embedded software products and components throughout the product lifecycle.

• Ensure project deliverables are on time and of high quality.

• Define technical requirements in collaboration with customers, marketing, and support groups.

• Participate in defining and implementing new processes and improvements.

• Identify and create new technologies to increase intellectual property and address customer needs.

• Engage in technical feasibility analysis and prototyping.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in C/C++ with 10 years of professional experience in embedded software development.

• Experience in architecture, design, and hardware/software integration of embedded software.

• Familiarity with modern control theory and applications.

• Experience with Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) software development.

• Ability to develop unit test-driven software components.

• Experience in technical leadership, project planning, and project tracking.

• Familiarity with LINUX application process development.

• Understanding of embedded security, including firmware signing and secure boot.

• Proficiency with wireless technologies such as WiFi, Zigbee, LoRa, BLE, and BLE Mesh.

• Experience with industry-standard embedded design and debugging tools.

• Familiarity with Configuration Management tools.

• Experience in Waterfall and Iterative Software development processes.

• Design experience with analog and digital circuits and control boards.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical staff.

• Ability to collaborate across multiple functional teams.

• Demonstrated ability to drive product and process improvements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent is required; Master's preferred.

• Familiarity with HVAC and refrigeration control systems.

• Ability to work with third parties and offshore development teams.

• Self-driven and results-oriented.

Work Environment

This role requires working onsite five days a week. Initially based in Carrollton, the location may change around Q4 2026. The work environment includes collaboration with various teams, utilizing advanced technologies and tools in a dedicated and dynamic setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carrollton, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 Carrollton,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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.

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