Senior Software Integration Engineer

Amtec Staffing; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Software Integration Engineer Embedded Systems in Sterling Heights, MI (onsite) is needed for a defense contractor. The role pays $55.00–$62.95 per hour and requires the ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance. Temp to Hire with a 9/80 schedule.

Responsibilities include integrating hardware modules into combat vehicle systems, integrating software on Linux, scripting, networking, cybersecurity hardening, troubleshooting, and verification testing. Military familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in software integration for embedded systems.
• Experience testing software on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Packaging software as RPMs and binaries.
• Familiarity with C/C++ programming.
• Experience with Ethernet and CAN bus protocols.
• Knowledge of Git and Jira/Gitlab for CM.

Responsibilities

• Integrates and tests software on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and hardware components of a combat vehicle system.
• Applies Ethernet and CAN bus knowledge to test and troubleshoot problems.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to investigate issues and analyze data.
• Ensures technical approach meets engineering principles and customer requirements.

Skills

Linux testing

Hardware integration

CAN bus

Ethernet

Git

Jira/Gitlab CM

Communication skills

RTOS familiarity

C/C++ programming

Scripting (Python)

Networking analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical/Software Engineering or CS

Tools

DOORS

UML modeling tools

Magic Draw / Enterprise Architect

NI TestStand

Qt/QML

VxWorks / RTOS

Job description

Title: Senior Software Integration Engineer Embedded Systems

Location: Sterling Heights, MI - ONSITE

Pay Range: $55.00 - 62.95 hourly

Duration: Temp to Hire

Schedule: 9/80

No C2C or Staffing Partnership.

NOTE: This is for a military/ defense company. We are looking for somebody who has the ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Summary

We are seeking individuals with experience and a passion for software integration and testing of real-time, embedded software.

The Software Integration Engineer plans and performs a variety of tasks across the areas of integrating hardware modules into a combat vehicle system, integrating software items onto Linux Operating Systems, scripting, networking, cybersecurity hardening and scans, troubleshooting, problem solving, and software verification testing.

Duties

• Integrates and tests software applications running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and hardware components on a combat vehicle system Applies knowledge of Ethernet and CAN bus within software applications or tools to test and troubleshoot problems
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary engineering and vehicle test teams to investigate reported issues and analyze collected data
• Ensures that technical approach is consistent with established engineering principles and practices
• Ensures that product outcomes meet customer needs and that customer and company technical, system, performance, process, and quality requirements are met

Skills Required

• Integration and testing of software applications on Red Hat Enterprise Linux Operating Systems
• Ability to build and maintain a software and hardware integration testbed
• Understanding of Ethernet and CAN bus protocols
• Git and Jira/Gitlab Configuration Management tools
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills are a MUST
• Familiarity with current computer applications and technologies in applicable engineering disciplines
• Ability to apply critical thinking to solve technical design and development problems
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with customers to solve technical problems
• Ability to travel to the customer site
• Ability to work on combat vehicles systems.

Skills Preferred

Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards

Familiarity with MIL-STD-1553

Familiarity with UML modeling tools

Familiarity with DOORS

Familiarity with CMMI for development

Familiarity with embedded systems

Familiarity with VxWorks or other RTOS

Familiarity with C and C++ programming

Familiarity with scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python)

Familiarity with Qt Framework for front end GUIs utilizing QML

Familiarity with Ethernet based protocols (SSL/TLS, SSH, SFTP)

Familiarity with Nessus and Coverity cybersecurity scans

Familiarity with hardening of systems and applying STIG rules

Familiarity with the configuration and use of virtual machines

Experience Required

Minimum of 4 years of experience in software integration

Integration of software applications on Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Packaging software as RPMs and binary executables

Drivers, shared objects, and static libraries

Experience Preferred

Experience in architectural-level software design using Magic Draw, Enterprise Architect, or similar model-based engineering tool (software developers)

Experience using NI Test Stand

Familiarity with combat vehicle functionality and capability

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

Education Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science