Jobs · Engineering · Illinois

Embedded Engineer

Actalent · Schaumburg, IL · 5 days ago
On-siteEngineering$60–$90/hrContract

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain low-level software for VxWorks and Yocto-based Linux platforms.
  • Implement, debug, and optimize device drivers, board support package (BSP) components, and operating system–level services.
  • Perform embedded hardware bring-up, including board-level testing, system diagnostics, and troubleshooting.
  • Use electrical testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG tools to validate and debug embedded systems.
  • Collaborate with hardware, systems, and test engineering teams to validate system functionality and resolve integration issues.
  • Support integration and verification activities in lab environments using real hardware targets and microcontrollers.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of embedded system architectures that meet mission-critical performance and reliability requirements.

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in C++ for low-level and driver development.
  • Experience developing in RTOS environments such as VxWorks.
  • Experience with embedded Linux environments, including Yocto-based systems.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware testing using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or JTAG tools.
  • 3–15 years of embedded engineering experience.
  • Experience working with microcontrollers and embedded systems.
  • Ability to perform board-level bring-up, debugging, and system diagnostics.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering teams in a mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

  • Experience with board support packages (BSP) development and customization.
  • Familiarity with government program environments and mission-critical systems.
  • Experience working with electrical testing equipment in an embedded lab environment.
  • Eligibility for, or experience working with, security clearance processes.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in low-level software and hardware interactions.

Similar jobs

Embedded Engineer

BigBear.aiAnnapolis Junction, MD· Yesterday
Engineeringapply on careers.bigbear.ai

Embedded Engineer

ActalentAvon, OH· 1 wk ago
Engineering$38.46–$55.29/hrapply on ars2.equest.com

Embedded Engineer

Second Order EffectsRedmond, WA· 2 wk ago
Engineering$100k–$130k/yrapply on jobs.gem.com

Embedded Engineer

Squadra VenturesColorado Springs, CO· 3 wk ago
Information Technologyapply on talent.squadra.vc

Embedded Engineer

Robert HalfPasadena, CA· 3 wk ago
Engineeringapply on roberthalf.com