Engineering Specialist Software

Contract Professionals, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 97,809 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc is seeking an Engineering Specialist for software and embedded systems development in Sterling Heights, MI. The successful candidate will focus on OS/BSP development, embedded software integration, and testing for ground combat vehicle platforms.

Requires a Bachelor's degree, 5–7+ years of relevant experience, and eligibility for U.S. Security clearance. Hourly wage ranges from $71 to $75.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of relevant experience required.
• Knowledge of network & serial protocols (CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, RS-232/422).
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate embedded software and firmware.
• Support OS/BSP development (Linux, VxWorks, RTOS).
• Conduct unit, functional, and integration testing.

Skills

C

C++

C#

Java

Python

Embedded systems & BSP development

Linux

VxWorks

RTOS

Git

Bitbucket

Jira

Confluence

Eclipse

GCC

GDB

Yocto or Linux build systems

CAN

TCP/IP

UDP

RS-232/422

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Jira

Confluence

Eclipse

GCC

GDB

Job description

Engineering Specialist –Software (Embedded Systems)

Sterling Heights, MI

$71–$75/hour

Position Overview

Seeking an Engineering Software Specialist to support development and integration of vehicle electronic and embedded systems. This role focuses on OS/BSP development, embedded software, and hardware/software integration for ground combat vehicle platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate embedded software and firmware
• Support OS/BSP development (Linux, VxWorks, RTOS)
• Perform software requirements analysis, design, and coding
• Conduct unit, functional, and integration testing
• Debug and troubleshoot across multiple test phases
• Develop software releases and configuration management
• Support hardware/software integration and system validation
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, QA, and Program teams

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5–7+ years of relevant experience

Key Skills

• Programming: C, C++, C#, Java, Python
• Embedded systems & BSP development
• OS experience: Linux, VxWorks, RTOS, virtualization
• Tools: Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Eclipse, GCC, GDB
• Experience with Yocto or Linux build systems
• Knowledge of network & serial protocols (CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, RS-232/422)

Preferred Experience

• Linux device drivers, bootloaders, memory maps
• Hypervisors (Type I/II)
• Secure systems (SELinux, secure boot, encryption)
• Vehicle network architectures (GCIA, MOSA, SOSA, FACE)
• Experience with ground combat vehicles

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to work onsite 100%
• Ability to work around military vehicles (ASR requirements may apply)
• Occasional overtime as needed

Work Environment

• Onsite –Sterling Heights, MI
• Mix of lab, prototype shop, manufacturing, and office settings