Software Engineer

Post Date

Jan 05, 2026

Location

Wilmington,
Massachusetts

ZIP/Postal Code

01887
US
Mar 12, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

ORL-30387a2b-f4c3-4d57-929f-1820f1dc1022

Pay Rate

$80 - $100 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Software Engineer to join their team onsite in Wilmington Massachusetts on a 9/80 schedule. The engineer will support the full lifecycle of mission critical embedded software — from design and development to integration, validation, and live mission support — all within an Agile development environment that values collaboration, iteration, and rapid innovation.

This is a hands on leadership role where you’ll leverage Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and Software in the Loop (SIL) methodologies to ensure robust, high fidelity testing of complex aerospace systems.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering/Science or related field + 6–9 years
- Master’s + 4–7 years, or equivalent 10–13 years of relevant experience
- COSMOS experience
- Embedded systems integration & test (software/hardware)
- Space payload I&T and ground equipment development
- Strong skills in C/C++, Python, Linux, RTOS
- Hands on experience with HIL/SIL aerospace environments
- Experience working in an Agile software development environment

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance (or ability to obtain)

Space vehicle development/integration experience

Familiarity with lasers, image processors, visible/IR cameras, servo motors, actuators, focus mechanisms

Knowledge of the space domain and mission applications

Experience with National Instruments equipment, MATLAB, Simulink

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.