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Software Engineer (4+ years' experience)
Job Description
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Range: $50-$56/hour
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Software Developer with 4+ years of experience to support the development and maintenance of embedded application software for a new ground combat vehicle program. You will contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture and design, coding, testing, hardware/software integration, debugging, and software releases. This position is 100% onsite due to the nature of the work.
What You Will Do
- Develop software documentation and code across vehicle domains such as board support, cybersecurity, displays, or downloading.
- Perform software requirements analysis.
- Develop preliminary and detailed software designs using department-approved design tools and standards.
- Develop C++ code in accordance with established department standards and procedures.
- Develop test procedures and perform unit and functional testing of executable software.
- Perform hardware/software integration.
- Debug software issues identified throughout multiple testing phases.
- Provide development task status updates to software project leads.
- Contribute to software releases involving multiple developers.
- Interface with other departments and business units, including Systems Engineering and Software Quality.
- Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies.
- Support continuous improvement processes and methodologies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 4+ years of experience in a related software development role.
- Strong C++ development experience.
- Experience with DOS.
- Experience with Git, GitLab, and/or Bitbucket.
- Experience with one or more of the following: Java, C#, C, Python, or Qt.
- Experience working with mixed operating system environments such as VxWorks, Linux, RTOS, virtualization, BSPs, and GVOS.
- Experience with serial and network protocols such as RS-232/422, CAN, TCP/IP, and UDP/IP.
- Experience with DDS, Kafka, or other publish/subscribe middleware.
- Experience with Agile processes and tools.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
- Previous experience working in the defense industry.
- Experience with ground combat vehicle network architecture.
- Experience with GCIA, MOSA, SOSA, or FACE.
- Familiarity with Type 1/2 hypervisors.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with IoT concepts.
- Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler.
- Experience with Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) architectures.
- Experience with NGVA (NATO Ground Vehicle Architecture) data models.
- Experience with UKGVA (UK Ground Vehicle Architecture) data models.
- Experience with Data Distribution Service (DDS).
- Experience with UDP, TCP, and multicast networking.
- This position requires eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security clearance. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
- The contract house will hold the required clearance.
- Must be able to climb on and off, work in, and work around military vehicles.
- Must be able to pass an ASR (Anthropometric Size Requirement) test for confined-space access.
- Travel of up to 10% may be required periodically.
At Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), we connect skilled professionals with opportunities where their technical expertise can make an impact. You’ll have the support of a recruiting team that understands your career goals and works to match your experience with the right opportunity.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.