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Software Engineer (7 -10 Years Experience)
Job Description
Software Engineer (7–10 Years Experience)
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Pay Rate: $60.81–$67.56/hour
Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)
Workplace: 100% Onsite
Overview
Join a high-performing software engineering team responsible for the development and sustainment of embedded application software supporting a next-generation ground combat vehicle program. This role spans the full software development lifecycle and contributes directly to vehicle-level architecture, integration, and mission-critical capability delivery.
Onsite amenities include a cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track. Due to program requirements, this position is fully onsite.
Responsibilities to Anticipate
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Design, configure, and support a modern software development environment for documentation, code, and test artifacts
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Develop embedded software and documentation across vehicle domains including board support, displays, power management, diagnostics, deployment, and lethality
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Perform software requirements analysis and develop preliminary and detailed designs aligned with system architecture
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Implement software solutions in accordance with established engineering standards and procedures
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Develop and execute unit and functional test procedures
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Perform hardware/software integration and debug issues across multiple test phases
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Integrate software releases across multiple CSCIs into vehicle-level releases
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Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Project Management, Software Quality, and cross-functional engineering teams
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Lead Agile activities including daily scrums, PI planning, reviews, and retrospectives
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Provide development status updates and support continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications Sought
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Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
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7–10+ years of experience in embedded or systems-level software engineering
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Proficiency with GIT/Bitbucket and development in C, C++, C#, Java, and Python
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Experience working in mixed operating system environments (VxWorks, Linux, RTOS, virtualization, BSPs, GVOS)
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Knowledge of serial and network protocols (RS-232/422, CAN, TCP/IP, UDP/IP)
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Experience with DDS, Kafka, or other publish/subscribe middleware
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Familiarity with Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) architectures
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Experience with NGVA and UKGVA data models and ground combat vehicle network architectures
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Understanding of GCIA, MOSA, SOSA, and FACE standards
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Hands-on experience using Agile development methodologies and tools
Additional Desired Experience
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Previous experience in the defense industry
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Familiarity with Type 1/2 hypervisors and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
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Knowledge of IoT concepts and distributed systems
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Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler
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Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
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Ability to support occasional evening or weekend work as program needs require
Why Join CPI
CPI partners with leading defense programs to place engineers into long-term, high-impact roles supporting mission-critical systems. We offer competitive hourly pay, stability on complex programs, transparent communication, and strong advocacy throughout your assignment. CPI engineers are embedded as trusted contributors—not just headcount—supporting programs that deliver real-world capability to the warfighter.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
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.