Actalent
Develop
and customize Linux board support packages (BSP) for our products. This position focuses on bootloaders including U-Boot and the Linux kernel (Yocto
and Buildroot based distributions).
Essential
Duties & Responsibilities:
Translate product requirements into implementable architectures
Design and develop software for 32 and 64-bit processor platforms
Design and develop software for bare metal, RTOS, Linux, Android and QNX platforms
Design and develop device drivers for USB, Video, Audio, Ethernet, CAN, NAND flash, NOR flash, DDR, SDRAM, HDMI, PCI Express, SPI, I2C, and other devices
Experience developing software solutions for wireless technologies such as 802.11, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and cellular technologies
Prepare technical data such as design verification test documents, software development plan, software design specifications and software requirements specifications
Support electrical engineering/hardware engineering with board bring-up and overall system debugging
Experience reading electrical datasheets and schematics
Analyze business requirements and document a suitable technical approach for internal projects and proposals
Complete assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
Communicate with engineers and project managers to coordinate and assure project completion; may manage an entire customer project
Qualifications:
·Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent
· 5+ years’ experience developing software for embedded processor platforms
· Experience with embedded systems and microprocessor-based (MPU) design
· Experience with all aspects of product design including: requirements documentation, system architecture, design for manufacturing, design for test and design
verification
· Experience working in teams including engineers from multiple engineering disciplines
· Experience with managing teams of engineers in-house and offshore, and working with partners
· Capable of providing day-to-day technical design leadership and mentorship
· Ability to analyze customer requirements for feasibility, cost and development timeline
· Strong communication skills including the ability to write technical specifications and design documentation, create and author templates for engineering documents, create project proposals with technical details, present verbally in one-on-one or group settings
· Thorough technical knowledge of application software methodologies including OOA/OOD and
Design Patterns
· Understanding of CPU functions such as L1/L2 cache, MMU, power states, bus arbiters & multiplexers, interrupts, and DMA
· Understanding of coding for embedded peripherals including Ethernet, USB, I2C, CAN, Flash, SPI
· Experience using Spectrum analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and JTAG debuggers is highly desirable
· Experience with ARM, PowerPC, MSP430, PIC 32, and x86 processor cores is highly desirable
· Experience with embedded Linux, Android, and RTOSs at the application, device-driver and board support package level is highly desirable
· Familiarity with TCP/IP, Internet protocols, Routing protocols and networking is desirable
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities to ensure superior customer satisfaction
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/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 Eden Prairie,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
and customize Linux board support packages (BSP) for our products. This position focuses on bootloaders including U-Boot and the Linux kernel (Yocto
and Buildroot based distributions).
Essential
Duties & Responsibilities:
Translate product requirements into implementable architectures
Design and develop software for 32 and 64-bit processor platforms
Design and develop software for bare metal, RTOS, Linux, Android and QNX platforms
Design and develop device drivers for USB, Video, Audio, Ethernet, CAN, NAND flash, NOR flash, DDR, SDRAM, HDMI, PCI Express, SPI, I2C, and other devices
Experience developing software solutions for wireless technologies such as 802.11, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and cellular technologies
Prepare technical data such as design verification test documents, software development plan, software design specifications and software requirements specifications
Support electrical engineering/hardware engineering with board bring-up and overall system debugging
Experience reading electrical datasheets and schematics
Analyze business requirements and document a suitable technical approach for internal projects and proposals
Complete assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines
Communicate with engineers and project managers to coordinate and assure project completion; may manage an entire customer project
Qualifications:
·Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer engineering, Software Engineering or equivalent
· 5+ years’ experience developing software for embedded processor platforms
· Experience with embedded systems and microprocessor-based (MPU) design
· Experience with all aspects of product design including: requirements documentation, system architecture, design for manufacturing, design for test and design
verification
· Experience working in teams including engineers from multiple engineering disciplines
· Experience with managing teams of engineers in-house and offshore, and working with partners
· Capable of providing day-to-day technical design leadership and mentorship
· Ability to analyze customer requirements for feasibility, cost and development timeline
· Strong communication skills including the ability to write technical specifications and design documentation, create and author templates for engineering documents, create project proposals with technical details, present verbally in one-on-one or group settings
· Thorough technical knowledge of application software methodologies including OOA/OOD and
Design Patterns
· Understanding of CPU functions such as L1/L2 cache, MMU, power states, bus arbiters & multiplexers, interrupts, and DMA
· Understanding of coding for embedded peripherals including Ethernet, USB, I2C, CAN, Flash, SPI
· Experience using Spectrum analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and JTAG debuggers is highly desirable
· Experience with ARM, PowerPC, MSP430, PIC 32, and x86 processor cores is highly desirable
· Experience with embedded Linux, Android, and RTOSs at the application, device-driver and board support package level is highly desirable
· Familiarity with TCP/IP, Internet protocols, Routing protocols and networking is desirable
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly changing priorities to ensure superior customer satisfaction
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/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 Eden Prairie,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.