Software Development Engineer - Contract

AM Default Brand; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AM General is seeking a Software Development Engineer for an on-site, full-time role in Auburn Hills, MI. The position focuses on planning, coordinating, and delivering vehicle software across multiple projects while adhering to cybersecurity and compliance standards.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure robust, secure software development practices, with opportunities to interact with suppliers and customers in a dynamic manufacturing

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience.
• Experience with model-based software development (MATLAB & Simulink).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity guidelines and processes.

Responsibilities

• Institute software development plans and best practices with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate external teams to develop, implement, and maintain vehicle and module software.
• Ensure software development follows cybersecurity guidelines and procedures.
• Work with third parties to achieve CMMI and CMMC compliance and certification.
• Collaborate with AMG teams across Supply Chain, IS&S, Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering.
• Engage with vendors, partners, and customers.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python

MATLAB

Simulink

SQL

MS Visual Studio

Education

Degree in Computer Science or BSEE

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

CMMI

CMMC

Job description

Software Development Engineer - Contract

Job Category: Product Engineering

Requisition Number: SOFTW002382

• Posted : August 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Auburn Hills, MI 48326, USA

Description

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!
We are Responsive We have Integrity We are Dynamic We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a cross functional team of internal and 3 party resources to institute Software Development Plans and best practices for software coding within AM General
• Coordinate external teams to develop, implement, and maintain vehicle and module software for multiple projects
• Ensure software development is following Cybersecurity guidelines and procedures
• Work with 3 party to implement procedures to obtain CMMI and CMMC compliance and certification
• Interact with cross functional AMG team including Supply Chain, IS&S, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering
• Interact with outside vendors, partners, and customers

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Experience with model-based software development like MATLAB & Simulink
• Experience with C, C++, VxWorks, SQL, Python, & MS Visual Studio
• Experience maintaining software code developed by others
• Familiar with CMMI, CMMC, and CUI handling
• Have a related degree in Computer Science or BSEE
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the field of software development
• Be able to work solo and cooperatively in a team
• Ability to obtain security clearance

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Up to 25% travel may be required

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