Senior Real-Time Embedded Software Lead (C++, EVMS)

HEPCO Inc; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Job summary

HEPCO Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Michigan to lead software development for munitions programs. The role blends hands-on real-time embedded software with technical project leadership, approx.

60% software design and 40% project leadership. The position requires a STEM degree and at least four years of embedded software experience (or two years with a master's), strong OO design and C++ skills, and familiarity with EVMS/ CAM-WP responsibilities and cybersecurity activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• At least four years of real-time embedded software development and/or software testing experience, or two years with a master’s degree.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented design and C++ embedded software development.
• Experience providing technical direction to a team of developers.
• Familiarity with Ethernet communications, CMMI, and software lifecycle management.
• Working knowledge of EVMS and CAM/WP Manager responsibilities.
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the software engineering lifecycle, including estimating, planning, requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, unit testing, hardware/software integration, and range testing.
• Collaborate with software architects and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and optimize system performance, quality, and cost.
• Coordinate cybersecurity activities within the software domain.
• Monitor technical performance, costs, and schedules, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Plan software schedules and builds to align with product development milestones.
• Coordinate internal resources and external subcontracted software development.
• Provide constructive performance and development feedback for project personnel.
• Ensure compliance with established business management procedures and software safety requirements.
• Support software verification planning, test environments, and test execution.
• Support Software Quality Assurance and Software Configuration Management audits.
• Lead formal requirements, preliminary design, critical design, and test readiness reviews with government representatives.
• Present project metrics and technical status and communicate risks, issues, and opportunities to leadership.

Skills

C++ embedded

Object‑oriented design

Real‑time software

Technical leadership

EVMS

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

HEPCO Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Michigan to lead software development for munitions programs. The role blends hands-on real-time embedded software with technical project leadership, approx.

60% software design and 40% project leadership. The position requires a STEM degree and at least four years of embedded software experience (or two years with a master's), strong OO design and C++ skills, and familiarity with EVMS/ CAM-WP responsibilities and cybersecurity activities.