Senior Software Integration Engineer in Sterling Heights

Energy Jobline ZR; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Senior Software Integration Engineer - Embedded to join our defense-related team in Sterling Heights, MI. The role focuses on real-time embedded software integration, Linux-based platforms, and hardware-software interfaces in combat vehicle systems.

The successful candidate will work across testing, cybersecurity hardening, and problem solving to ensure solutions meet customer needs and project quality standards. Some travel to customer sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field.
• Experience integrating software on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Knowledge of hardware integration in combat vehicle systems.
• Experience with RPM packaging is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Integrates and tests software on RHEL and hardware components in a combat vehicle system.
• Testbed setup for software and hardware integration; verify interfaces.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to investigate issues and analyze data.
• Ensure engineering principles, customer requirements, and quality standards are met.

Skills

Embedded systems

C and C++ programming

Linux

Networking (Ethernet CAN)

Git/Jira/Gitlab

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM field

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

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

NI Test Stand

Qt Framework

QML

Job description

Job Description

Title: Senior Software Integration Engineer - Embedded

Location: Sterling Heights, MI – ONSITE

Pay Range: $55.00 – 62.95 hourly

Duration: Temp to Hire position

8am-5pm

Schedule: 9/80

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

• 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 (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

• 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

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

Company Description

A global defense and aerospace leader delivering advanced technologies that support security, strengthen critical infrastructure, and protect those who serve.

Company Description

A global defense and aerospace leader delivering advanced technologies that support security, strengthen critical infrastructure, and protect those who serve.