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Staff Software Engineer
Job Description
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
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.