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Software Requirement Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI

Posted: 06/10/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Industry: Defense/Government Job Number: 26-00015

Job Description


Software Requirement Engineer
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
$60-$71/hourly
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hours: 40 hrs./week, Mon–Fri

About the Role

You will play a key role in defining, designing, and verifying software and system requirements for advanced military vehicle platforms. Working closely with a talented engineering team, you will help ensure systems and subsystems are integrated and tested to meet mission-critical standards. This position offers hands-on work in lab, vehicle, and field environments, providing a diverse and engaging experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define and ensure traceability of system, subsystem, and software requirements
  • Compose software requirements from CAMEO Trace System requirements and subsystem design documents
  • Perform functional analysis to develop flows and concepts of execution
  • Design and develop system and subsystem architecture, interfaces, and commonality considerations
  • Decompose performance and verification requirements and develop design verification plans and reports
  • Identify, define, and manage power, data, and other system interfaces
  • Support managing power and network bandwidth allocations for vehicle functions
  • Integrate and verify system and subsystem components in lab and vehicle environments
  • Define and execute system and subsystem integration, test, and verification plans
  • Provide technical inputs to project planning, schedules, and cost estimates
  • Achieve proficiency in one or multiple domains (e.G., Power, Fire Control, Diagnostics, Information Assurance, C4, Software User Interface design)

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Discipline
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in system/subsystem/software requirements development, design, and test
  • Hands-on experience with CAMEO, Requirements Manager, DOORs, or TEAMCENTER
  • Experience with data bus design and management (CAN, Ethernet, 1553)
  • Proficiency in system/subsystem troubleshooting
  • Able to write test procedures and reports
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
  • Flexible to occasional evening and/or weekend work
  • Able to work in office, shop, test lab, test site, and vehicle environments

Preferred Qualifications
  • Military vehicle knowledge or defense industry experience
  • Additional expertise in specialized domains such as Fire Control, C4, or Diagnostics

Additional Details
  • This assignment is a U.S. Government Contract;applicants must be U.S. Citizens
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact, cutting-edge defense systems
  • Exposure to diverse environments including lab, shop, and field vehicle operations

Why Join CPI?
  • Exciting, research-driven projects with real-world impact
  • Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development
  • Competitive perks and incentives tailored to each contract position


About Us:
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), founded by an Air Force veteran, is an award-winning talent solutions company connecting top talent with leading employers in defense, aerospace, and mobility industries. Https://www.Cpijobs.Com/

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.

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