TEKsystems - Software Engineer

Software Engineer is needed in Redondo Beach, United States.

Client: TEKsystems

Location: Redondo Beach, CA

Contract: Temporary, Temp-to-hire

Job Description

One of our federal government clients is looking to add to their team of Embedded Software Engineers based out of Manhattan Beach, CA. The Software Engineer will develop software which will operate in a resource-constrained target environment with soft and hard real-time requirements for various flight/space/ground systems. The software will typically implement complex data analysis, data routing, and/or control systems algorithms. Candidates will need familiarity with various processors, memory, and I/O architectures, and be able to implement both procedural and object-oriented software in C. Candidates will work with real-time operating systems such as VxWorks or Linux.

Responsibilities include designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions, conducting multidisciplinary research, collaborating with equipment designers and hardware engineers, determining overall system and user needs, and ensuring software standards are met.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Software Engineering from an ABET university with a minimum of 5 years of software development experience.
• Experience with Object-Oriented software design and C programming.
• Experience executing in a RTOS environment (e.g., FreeRTOS, RT-Linux, GH Integrity).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced lab environment with rapid development.
• Active Top Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience across various life cycle phases, including software systems architecture development, requirements definition and analysis, OO development, code and unit test, system integration, and test.
• Experience with lab instruments such as noise and signal generators, logic spectrum and network analyzers, and power sources and switches.
• Experience with hardware validation and verification of RF, digital, or mixed signal devices.

Additional Information

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redondo Beach, CA. The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $75.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits available for this temporary role may include medical, dental & vision, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short and long-term disability, health spending account, transportation benefits, employee assistance program, and time off/leave.

This is a fully onsite position in Redondo Beach, CA. The application deadline for this position is anticipated to close on July 31, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We’re partners in transformation, helping clients activate ideas and solutions to seize opportunities in a changing landscape. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe, and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: For 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. Violations may lead to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use AI in our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. Final decisions will be made by our hiring team.