Software Engineer Fire Control Staff

Contract Professionals, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Professionals, Inc. is seeking a Staff Software Engineer with Fire Control and embedded software experience to support the development and integration of embedded application software for a new ground combat vehicle program.

The role is located onsite in Sterling Heights, MI, with a 9/80 schedule and potential overtime. You will design, implement, and test software across vehicle domains, lead Agile ceremonies, and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure robust software releases

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in a software engineering role.
• Fire Control experience.
• Embedded software development experience.
• Experience with Git, Bitbucket, Java, C#, C++, C, and Python.
• Experience with mixed OS environments like VxWorks, Linux, RTOS, virtualization, BSPs, GVOS.
• Experience with serial and network protocols (RS-232/422, CAN, TCP/IP, UDP/IP).
• Experience with DDS or similar middleware.
• Experience with TSN architectures and NGVA/UKGVA data models.
• Experience with Agile processes and tools.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and test software development environments used to create software documentation, code, and test artifacts.
• Develop software documentation and code across vehicle domains including board support, displays, power management, lethality, software deployment, embedded training, and diagnostics.
• Support embedded software development for Fire Control systems.
• Perform software requirements analysis.
• Develop preliminary and detailed software designs using department-approved design tools and standards.
• Develop software designs that influence overall vehicle architecture.
• Develop software code in accordance with established department standards and procedures.
• Develop test procedures and perform unit and functional testing of executable software.
• Perform hardware/software integration.
• Debug software issues identified throughout multiple testing phases.
• Provide development task status updates to software project leads.
• Integrate software releases across multiple CSCIs into overall vehicle software releases.
• Interface with Systems Engineering, Project Management, Software Quality, and other departments and business units.
• Lead Agile Scrum ceremonies, including daily Scrum meetings, PI Planning events, retrospectives, and demonstrations.
• Support continuous improvement processes and methodologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fire Control experience

Embedded software development

7+ years experience

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Java

C#

C++

C

Python

Linux

VxWorks

Job description

Software Engineer Fire Control Staff Location: Sterling Heights, MI Employment Type: Contract Pay Range: $63-$70/hour

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Staff Software Engineer with Fire Control and embedded software experience to support the development and integration of embedded application software for a new ground combat vehicle program.

What You Will Do

• Design, configure, and test software development environments used to create software documentation, code, and test artifacts.
• Develop software documentation and code across vehicle domains including board support, displays, power management, lethality, software deployment, embedded training, and diagnostics.
• Support embedded software development for Fire Control systems.
• Perform software requirements analysis.
• Develop preliminary and detailed software designs using department-approved design tools and standards.
• Develop software designs that influence overall vehicle architecture.
• Develop software code in accordance with established department standards and procedures.
• Develop test procedures and perform unit and functional testing of executable software.
• Perform hardware/software integration.
• Debug software issues identified throughout multiple testing phases.
• Provide development task status updates to software project leads.
• Integrate software releases across multiple Computer Software Configuration Items (CSCIs) into overall vehicle software releases.
• Interface with Systems Engineering, Project Management, Software Quality, and other departments and business units.
• Lead Agile Scrum ceremonies, including daily Scrum meetings, PI Planning events, retrospectives, and demonstrations.
• Support continuous improvement processes and methodologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in a related software engineering role.
• Fire Control experience.
• Embedded software development experience.
• Experience with Git, Bitbucket, Java, C#, C++, C, and Python.
• Experience working with mixed operating system environments such as VxWorks, Linux, RTOS, virtualization, BSPs, and GVOS.
• Experience with serial and network protocols such as RS-232/422, CAN, TCP/IP, and UDP/IP.
• Experience with DDS, Kafka, or other publish/subscribe middleware.
• Experience with Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) architectures.
• Experience with NGVA (NATO Ground Vehicle Architecture) data models.
• Experience with UKGVA (UK Ground Vehicle Architecture) data models.
• Experience with ground combat vehicle network architecture.
• Experience with GCIA, MOSA, SOSA, or FACE.
• Experience with Agile processes and tools.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.

What Sets You Apart

• Previous experience working in the defense industry.
• Familiarity with Type 1/2 hypervisors.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with IoT concepts.
• Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Experience with Data Distribution Service (DDS).
• Experience with UDP, TCP, and multicast networking.
• Experience supporting complex military vehicle software systems.

Clearance Requirements

• This position requires eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security clearance.
• Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Additional Information

This position is 100% onsite in Sterling Heights, MI. Standard work schedule is a 9/80 schedule, allowing employees who work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Why Join CPI?

At Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI), we connect skilled professionals with opportunities where their technical expertise can make an impact. You’ll have the support of a recruiting team that understands your career goals and works to match your experience with the right opportunity.