Senior Software Engineer

Donatech Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Donatech Corporation seeks a software engineering leader for the client Platforms and Services segment in Sterling Heights, MI. The role is ~60% individual contributor in software design and development and ~40% technical project leadership, with oversight of lifecycle, testing, and integration.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, resources, and cost performance, coordinating with software architects, and ensuring cybersecurity, safety, and quality across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field.
• Minimum of 4 years of real-time embedded software development or software testing (2 years with a master's).
• Secret eligible clearance.
• Experience providing technical direction to a team of developers.
• Familiarity with CMMI and Software Life Cycle Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the software engineering lifecycle, including estimating, planning, requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, unit testing, hardware/software integration, and range testing.
• Evaluate software requirements for consistency with performance goals, customer needs, and SOWs.
• Coordinate with Software Architect to ensure technical outcomes meet customer requirements and approvals.
• Lead problem-solving and resolve conflicts between subsystems to optimize performance, quality, and cost.
• Ensure cybersecurity efforts are coordinated within the software domain.

Skills

C++ embedded

OO design

Verbal & written comms

Meeting facilitation

EVMS knowledge

CMMI

Software lifecycle

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Ethernet communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Tools

EVMS

CMMI

Job description

Position would require the candidate to be a W2 employee of Donatech. US Citizenship Required.

This position will be responsible for the overall software execution of the assigned contracts, overseeing development activities within the client Platforms and Services segment and managing external software development through subcontracts where applicable. This position is approximately 60% individual contributor role of software design and development and 40% software technical project leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Execution

• Oversee the associated software engineering lifecycle, including estimating, planning, requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, unit testing, hardware/software integration, and range testing.
• Evaluate software requirements for consistency with higher level performance goals, customer needs, and contractual Statements of Work.
• Coordinate with the Software Architect to ensure technical outcomes meet customer requirements and secure necessary approvals from Functional Management.
• Lead collaborative problem-solving and resolve conflicts between subsystems or disciplines to optimize system performance, quality, and cost.
• Ensure all Cybersecurity efforts are properly coordinated within the software domain.

Project and Performance Management

• Monitor and control technical, cost, and schedule performance implementing corrective actions as needed to keep efforts on track.
• Oversee Control Accounts or Work Packages, providing periodic estimates at complete (EAC) to support the EVMS reporting.
• Plan software project schedules and builds to align with overall product development timelines.
• Manage internal and external resources, coordinating with functional and project managers to identify and acquire necessary talent.
• Provide unbiased, constructive Performance and Development Review (PDR) input for assigned project personnel.

Compliance, Quality and Safety

• Ensure the project team executes with rigor in accordance with tailored Business Management System (Client) Procedures.
• Coordinate with Safety Engineering organization to ensure software safety efforts are accurately recorded and that the appropriate level of rigor is applied to safety critical work products.
• Support the Software Verification Lead in planning, environment design, and the execution of test scripts and procedures.
• Ensure the team successfully supports Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and Software Configuration Management (SCM) audits.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Plan and lead formal software development milestone reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR) with United States Government (USG) representatives.
• Proactively communicate risks, issues and opportunities to the Software IPT Lead, Functional Manager and Program Manager(s).
• Prepare and present project metrics and technical status at formal milestone reviews, technical interchange meetings, and IPT meetings.
• Maintain and enhance the technical reputation of client with customers and industry partners.

Technical Skills and Qualifications

• Highly skilled in object-oriented design and C++ embedded software development.
• Familiarity with Ethernet communications.
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills.
• Ability to conduct effective meetings, discussions, and presentations.
• Clearance: Secret Eligible.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in real-time embedded software development and/or software testing; can be 2 years with a master's degree.
• Experience providing technical direction to a team of developers.
• Practical knowledge and experience with applicable software engineering processes.
• Familiarity with Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI) and Software Life Cycle Management.
• Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and Control Account Manager/Work Package Manager duties.
• Contemporary design/development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM field.