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Software Engineer Fire Control Senior
Job Description
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Employment Type: Contract
Pay Range: $74-$88/hour
About the Role
Join a dynamic team of software engineers supporting the development of embedded application software for a new ground combat vehicle program. You will contribute across the full software development lifecycle, including development environment migration, requirements and architecture documentation, software design, coding, testing, and integration. This position requires Fire Control and embedded software experience and is 100% onsite.
What You Will Do
- Design, configure, and test a new software development environment used to create documentation, code, test artifacts, and other software work products.
- Develop software documentation and code across vehicle domains such as board support, displays, power management, lethality, software deployment, embedded training, and diagnostics.
- Perform software requirements analysis.
- Develop preliminary and detailed software designs using department-standard design tools.
- Develop software designs that influence overall vehicle architecture.
- Develop code in accordance with 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 status updates to software project leads.
- Integrate software releases across multiple CSCIs into overall vehicle software releases.
- Interface with Systems Engineering, Project Management, Software Quality, and other departments and business units.
- Lead Agile Scrum ceremonies, including daily Scrum meetings, PI Planning events, retrospectives, and demonstrations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in a related software engineering role.
- Fire Control experience.
- Embedded software experience.
- Experience with Git, Bitbucket, Java, C#, C++, C, and Python.
- Experience working in mixed operating system environments, including 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 Time Sensitive Network (TSN) architectures.
- Experience with NGVA (NATO Ground Vehicle Architecture) data models.
- Experience with UKGVA (UK Ground Vehicle Architecture) data models.
- Experience with ground combat vehicle network architecture.
- Experience with GCIA, MOSA, SOSA, and FACE.
- Experience using Agile processes and tools.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Previous defense industry experience.
- Familiarity with Type 1/2 hypervisors.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with IoT concepts.
- Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler.
- Additional DDS experience.
- Experience with UDP and TCP.
- Multicast networking experience.
- Ability to contribute continuous improvement processes and methodologies.
- This position requires eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security clearance.
- Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
- This position is 100% onsite in Sterling Heights, MI.
- Standard 9/80 work schedule: nine-hour days Monday through Thursday, with every other Friday off.
- Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
At Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), you’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging engineering and defense programs while building experience with leading organizations and advanced technologies. We support our professionals throughout their assignments and focus on creating opportunities that align with their skills and career goals.
Meet Your Recruiter
Jimmy Tallent
Technical Recruiter
As a proud U.S. Army veteran with an extensive 28-year service record, Jimmy Tallent dedicated two decades of his life to active duty and an additional eight years in the Army Reserve, contributing his time, talent and commitment to various vital aspects of military service. His journey has been diverse, spanning roles in aviation, transportation, and recruiting, allowing him to develop a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of the military landscape.
Originally hailing from the city of Chattanooga, TN, Jimmy embarked on his military career with a passion for service and a commitment to excellence. Throughout his tenure, he served in dynamic and challenging roles, which included the precision and expertise demanded by the aviation industry, the strategic logistics of transportation, and the interpersonal and leadership skills required in the recruiting field.
In addition to his rich military experience, he pursued and earned a degree in business management, further enhancing his knowledge and capabilities. With this academic achievement, coupled with his practical experience, positioned him as a professional with a comprehensive understanding of both military and business landscapes.
Today, Jimmy is excited to leverage his leadership, organizational, and strategic skills at Contract Professionals, Inc. Jimmy is driven by his commitment to excellence, his discipline instilled through years of military service, and his passion for overcoming challenges. He approaches every opportunity with the same dedication and integrity, which defined his military career.