Embedded Project Lead

DCS Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

DCS Corporation is seeking an Embedded Project Lead to manage the execution of a technically advanced engineering team within the U.S. Army GVSC program in Warren, MI.

The role involves leading embedded software efforts for Bradley Fighting Vehicle post-production support, including requirements, design, implementation and test activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, 12+ years of experience, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Plan, track and manage progress of the Bradley projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, and communicate progress.
• Interface between Program Managers and Technical Engineering team.
• Provide leadership in requirements, design, implementation and test activities.
• Understand programming and lifecycle models.
• Familiar with Real-Time Operating Systems such as VxWorks.
• Familiar with CM and Data Management activities and processes.
• Familiar with PDRs, CDRs and TRRs.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and oral form.

Responsibilities

• Plan, track and manage progress of Bradley projects.
• Develop project schedules and milestones; present progress.
• Interface with Program Managers and Technical Engineering team.
• Lead requirements, design, implementation and test activities.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Embedded systems

Real-time software

Leadership

Communication

U.S. citizenship

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree (CS/CE/SE/Physics)

Tools

VxWorks

Configuration Management

Data Management

Job description

This is an opportunity to join a fast paced program with DCS Corp's U.S. Army's Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) engineering group located in Warren, MI. As an Embedded Project Lead, you will be hands-on in managing the execution of a technically advanced engineering team in the development of embedded military systems related to the Bradley Fighting Vehicle Post Production Support Software team.

Essential Job Functions:

Plan, track and manage progress of the Bradley projects.

Develop and manage project schedules and milestones, track and communicate progress in presentation form, manage scope and ensure all quality aspects are being satisfactorily met.

Act as an interface between Program Managers and the Technical Engineering team.

Provide leadership and guidance in the development and execution of requirements, design, implementation and test activities. An understanding of programming and of systems/ lifecycle models is expected.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Bachelor's Degree plus 12 years of experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or an applicable science degree such as Physics.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Experience developing project schedules, managing progress according to project plans and timelines. Interface and communicate status to both technical and managerial audiences.

Basic understanding of Software and system release processes for embedded real-time software work products.

Familiar with systems and/or software architectures, requirements, designs as well as concepts of modularity, commonality and reuse.

Familiar with Real-Time Operating Systems such as VxWorks.

Familiar with Configuration Management, and Data Management activities and processes.

Familiar with milestone reviews such as Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs) and Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs).

Ability to communicate clearly in both written and oral form and develop and present presentation style statuses.