Senior Software Integration Engineer

Horizontal Talent; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent seeks a Senior Software Integration Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team focused on integrating and testing real-time, embedded software in a complex vehicle environment.

You will collaborate across hardware and software integration, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to mission-critical systems with a strong emphasis on quality and teamwork. Expect on-site work with travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or related discipline.
• Experience integrating software on embedded Linux platforms.
• Ability to package software as RPMs or binaries.
• Experience with drivers, shared objects, and static libraries.
• Familiarity with Ethernet and CAN bus protocols.
• Proficient in version control and issue tracking (Git, Jira/GitLab).
• Strong communication, problem solving, and teamwork.
• Willing to travel to customer sites and work on-site as needed.
• Experience with combat vehicle systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and validate real-time software in vehicle environments.
• Build and maintain integration test environments for hardware/software verification.
• Test systems using Ethernet and CAN bus; troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze problems.
• Support software verification to meet quality goals.
• Contribute to cybersecurity hardening and vulnerability scans.
• Mentor other engineers and share best practices.
• Maintain customer and stakeholder relationships on-site as required.

Skills

Software integration

Embedded systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Critical thinking

Customer relationships

Travel to customer sites

Combat vehicle systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

RPM packaging

Git/Jira

DOORS

Qt framework

UML modeling tools

MagicDraw/Enterprise Architect

NI TestStand

Nessus/Coverity/STIG

Virtual machines

Job description

Join a dynamic engineering team as a Senior Software Integration Engineer focused on integrating and testing real-time, embedded software in a complex vehicle environment. This role offers the opportunity to work across hardware and software integration, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to mission-critical systems with a strong emphasis on quality and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and validate software applications running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, along with hardware components used in vehicle-based systems.
• Build, maintain, and improve integration test environments that support software and hardware verification.
• Use Ethernet and CAN bus knowledge to test systems, investigate issues, and support troubleshooting efforts.
• Partner with engineering, test, and cross-functional teams to analyze reported problems and review system data.
• Support software verification activities to help ensure technical, performance, process, and quality expectations are met.
• Contribute to networking, cybersecurity hardening, and vulnerability scan activities as part of the integration process.
• Mentor and support other engineers by sharing troubleshooting approaches and integration best practices.
• Help maintain effective relationships with customers and technical stakeholders while working on-site as needed.

Skills

• At least 4 years of experience in software integration.
• Experience integrating software applications on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Ability to package software as RPMs and binary executables.
• Experience working with drivers, shared objects, and static libraries.
• Working knowledge of Ethernet and CAN bus protocols.
• Experience using Git and Jira/GitLab configuration management tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think critically, solve technical problems, and support engineering investigations.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites.
• Ability to work with combat vehicle systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with military and commercial design standards.
• Experience with MIL-STD-1553.
• Familiarity with UML modeling tools and DOORS.
• Experience with CMMI for development.
• Background in embedded systems or VxWorks/other RTOS environments.
• Knowledge of C and C++ programming.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Familiarity with Qt Framework and QML-based GUIs.
• Knowledge of Ethernet-based protocols such as SSL/TLS, SSH, and SFTP.
• Experience with Nessus, Coverity, hardening systems, and applying STIG rules.
• Familiarity with virtual machine setup and usage.
• Experience with architectural-level software design tools such as MagicDraw or Enterprise Architect.
• Experience using NI TestStand.
• Familiarity with combat vehicle functionality and capabilities.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative workplace where different perspectives are valued and every team member can contribute meaningfully. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applicants who are excited to bring their skills, ideas, and experience to a team that values equity and belonging.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.