Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

Location: Onsite | Santa Barbara, CAFull-Time | U.S. Citizenship Required

Join a mission-driven team building the future of undersea acoustics.

We’re looking for an experienced Software Engineer to lead the development of embedded software for cutting-edge acoustic systems used in complex, secure environments. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll shape architecture, drive technical direction, and deliver production-ready software that integrates into sophisticated multi-system platforms.

If you thrive in a collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment and want to make a real-world impact, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll DoOwn the architecture and execution of embedded software projects from concept to deployment.Lead technical decisions across software, hardware, FPGA, and systems teams.Design secure, scalable interfaces for integration with external systems and third-party platforms.Contribute to containerized deployments using Kubernetes in secure environments.Drive cybersecurity compliance (CMMC, NIST 800-218) and observability (e.g., Fluentd).Collaborate with project managers to define milestones and track execution.Mentor engineers and lead code reviews, design sessions, and troubleshooting efforts.What You BringBachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.10+ years of experience in embedded software development.Expertise in C, C++ (C++11 or later), and Python.Deep knowledge of embedded Linux, bare-metal firmware, and real-time systems.Proven ability to lead architecture and integration in cross-functional teams.U.S. Citizenship and eligibility for DoD Secret clearance.Willingness to work onsite in Santa Barbara (remote not available).Bonus Points ForExperience with Yocto/Buildroot, SBOM standards (SPDX, CycloneDX), and DevOps tools (GitLab CI, Kubernetes).Familiarity with DSP, undersea acoustics, or signal processing.Knowledge of SoC architectures and CPU–FPGA shared memory.Exposure to automated security testing (e.g., SonarQube, GitLab SAST).What We Offer

Salary: $145,000 – $185,000+ (commensurate with experience and leadership scope)

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave3% 401(k) company contribution (no match required)Professional development and training opportunities

Compensation may exceed the posted range for exceptionally qualified candidates.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $145000.00 - $200000.00/yr.

•\tMedical, dental, and vision insurance.
•\tLife insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave.
•\t3% 401(k) company contribution (no match required).
•\tProfessional development and training opportunities.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 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 for other accommodation options.