Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid), Need DoD exp., No C2C
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to support our client’s Combat Mission Systems team located in Sterling Heights, MI. This position focuses on developing, maintaining, and integrating real-time embedded software for mission-critical defense applications. The role requires hands-on technical expertise, leadership in software development efforts, and collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Responsibilities include planning and executing software architecture, coding, documentation, unit testing, integration, and verification activities. The engineer will also mentor junior team members and help guide the application of engineering principles to meet project goals.
- Design, develop, maintain, and verify embedded software solutions for combat vehicle systems
- Lead software development efforts, ensuring compliance with technical and project requirements
- Perform software requirements analysis, system integration, and problem-solving across hardware/software boundaries
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, controls, systems, and cybersecurity engineering teams
- Support technical reviews and ensure software deliverables meet quality and performance standards
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in real-time embedded software development
- Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and UNIX scripting/BASH
- Experience with Linux and/or VxWorks, including operating system configuration
- Experience with multithreaded application development and communications protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, CAN, MIL-STD-1553)
- Experience integrating auto-generated code from MATLAB/Simulink
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with customer-facing experience
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Linux kernel and device driver development
- Cybersecurity hardening and testing experience
- Exposure to the full software development lifecycle
- Familiarity with Ada, MagicDraw, LabView, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub
- GUI development with Qt and Squish
- Network protocol experience and diagnostic tools such as WireShark
- HIL and automated software testing using National Instruments tools
- Experience with military systems, standards, and vehicle platforms
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- 401k
Pay Range: $57.00 - $62.00 per hour (Depending on experience and qualifications)
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Meet Your Recruiter
Tom Lee
Senior Vice President of Recruiting and IT Operations
Mr. Lee has over 25 years of experience in the service and retail industries with extensive backgrounds in management, sales, recruiting and training. He is currently a senior member of our recruiting staff serving multiple industries, with a specific focus on personnel with engineering backgrounds. He joined HEPCO in 1992.
As a recruiter he enjoys interacting with people from all walks of life and that every day is different. Outside of the office, Tom is an avid golfer and is skilled at repairing his golf clubs.