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Staff Software Engineer
Posted: 07/15/2026
Employment Type:
Contract
Job Industry: Defense/Government
Job Number: 26-00193
Pay Rate: 59.28-71.42 USD/Hour
Job Description
Staff Software Engineer –Fire Control
Sterling Heights, MI
$59-$71/hourly
Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
Fire Control experience required
About the Role
Join a cutting-edge defense engineering team supporting next-generation ground combat vehicle programs. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced software engineer with Fire Control expertise who thrives in embedded systems development and complex vehicle architectures.
In this role, you’ll support the full software development lifecycle —from environment setup and architecture design to coding, integration, testing, and deployment of mission-critical vehicle software systems.
This is a 100% onsite role in Sterling Heights, MI with a 9/80 work schedule, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track.
Responsibilities
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.
Sterling Heights, MI
$59-$71/hourly
Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
Fire Control experience required
About the Role
Join a cutting-edge defense engineering team supporting next-generation ground combat vehicle programs. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced software engineer with Fire Control expertise who thrives in embedded systems development and complex vehicle architectures.
In this role, you’ll support the full software development lifecycle —from environment setup and architecture design to coding, integration, testing, and deployment of mission-critical vehicle software systems.
This is a 100% onsite role in Sterling Heights, MI with a 9/80 work schedule, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track.
Responsibilities
- Design, configure, and maintain software development environments
- Develop embedded application software and supporting documentation
- Perform software requirements analysis and detailed software design
- Develop and test software in domains including:
- Fire Control / Lethality
- Displays
- Power Management
- Diagnostics
- Embedded Training
- Software Deployment
- Conduct hardware/software integration and debug activities
- Integrate software releases across multiple CSCIs
- Lead Agile Scrum ceremonies including PI Planning, retrospectives, and demos
- Collaborate across Systems Engineering, Software Quality, and Project Management teams
- Support system architecture and vehicle-level software integration efforts
- Advanced degree (M.S.) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline preferred
- 7-10+ years of related software engineering experience
- Fire Control systems experience required
- Experience with:
- GIT / Bitbucket
- Java, C#, C++, C, Python
- VxWorks, Linux, RTOS, virtualization, BSPs
- CAN, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, RS-232/422
- DDS, Kafka, or Pub/Sub middleware
- TSN architectures
- NGVA / UKGVA standards
- GCIA, MOSA, SOSA, FACE
- Agile development tools and processes
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to support occasional overtime as needed
- Defense industry experience
- Ground combat vehicle architecture experience
- Familiarity with:
- Docker / Kubernetes
- Type 1 & 2 Hypervisors
- IoT concepts
- Cameo Systems Modeler
- DDS implementations
- Multicast networking
- Access to exclusive defense engineering opportunities
- Competitive compensation
- Work on highly advanced military vehicle programs
- Dedicated recruiter support throughout the hiring process
- Opportunities supporting industry-leading defense organizations
- Long-term contract potential with impactful national defense programs
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
Alisha Ableson
Technical Recruiter
Alisha Ableson is a skilled Technical Recruiter in the Defense Division at CPI, where she provides specialized recruitment services to CPI's defense clients. With over 20 years of experience in recruitment, Alisha has successfully recruited across diverse disciplines, including technical, administrative, and operational roles.
Throughout her career, Alisha has built strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a seamless hiring process and consistently delivering exceptional results for her clients. Her extensive experience enables her to address even the most complex recruitment needs with confidence.
Alisha's dedication to client satisfaction and her ability to adapt to various industries make her a valuable asset to CPI and its defense clients.