Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Senior Embedded Software Engineer – American Rheinmetall Vehicles (Rheinmetall Vehicle Systems Division)

Location:

Sterling Heights, MI

Salary Range: $135,000 to $165,000

Job Summary:

Responsible for the design, architecture, development and integration of complex military combat vehicle software-based systems.

• Vehicle software development.
• Software requirements analysis, derivation, decomposition, and requirements management.
• Develop software requirement specifications, algorithms, logic flowcharts, activity diagrams, and leverage SysML Modeling and Simulation input.
• Knowledge of systems-based design and related standards and processes.
• Develop vehicle software and cybersecurity measures employing rapid prototyping, agile development, and Dev Sec Ops .
• Research, simulate and analyze software solutions to evaluate system performance to meet customer requirements.
• Support System‑Integration‑Lab/Software‑in‑the‑Loop (SIL) and Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) activities.
• Ability to present technical solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Interact with external customers and suppliers.

• Working knowledge in the domain of software engineering, software development and systems integration, with a proven track record of product development throughout the entire product lifecycle.
• Familiarity with software lifecycle development, verification, configuration, and integration tools (Git, Kubernetes, CANoe, Razorcat Tessy, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Experience with Agile process and requirements management tools (JIRA, Confluence, DOORS NG, CAMEO).
• Familiarity with development and integration of drivers, apps, kernels, containers, and VMs.
• Experience with RTOS/POSIX, Linux, Embedded C/C++, UML/SysML Model‑Based Software Development.
• Support of x86, Arm, CPU, GPU, FPGA, and SOC integration using design tools.
• Experience with electrical communication standards and communication protocols (J1939 CANBus, RS422/485, 802.3 Ethernet).
• Experience with TCP/IP/UDP, DDS, Multicast, Display Port, HDMI, HD‑SDI protocols.
• Working knowledge with digital, analog, power, and RF electronics.

• Familiarity with the US DoD ground vehicle requirements.
• Knowledge of the US DoD process and procedures for vehicle development and acquisition.
• Knowledge of Military Standards and Regulations.
• Experience in delivering large complex US Defense programs.
• Familiarity with the US Army TACOM / TARDEC / GVSC organizations.
• Integration of military lethality, survivability and C5
  
  ISR systems.
• Experience with VICTORY, FACE, GCIA & MOSA standards.
• Experience with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence.
• Understanding of vehicle power distribution systems and automotive power management, knowledge of the fundamental functions and characteristics of Power Distribution Modules (PDMs), and how they integrate into automotive systems.
• Experience with fire control systems, stabilization, coordinate transformation and algorithms.
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering and vehicle principles.
• Currently holds or can obtain SECRET US Defense clearance.

• BSc Engineering (Electrical, Computer Science, Software, Systems, Aerospace, Automotive)
• MSc Engineering desired (Electrical, Computer Science, Software, Systems, Aerospace, Automotive, Management)

• Develop vehicle software
  • Requirements analysis and decomposition
  • Research and analyze solutions to meet customer requirements
  • Develop vehicle software and cybersecurity
  • Perform trade studies to compare alternative approaches
  • Integration of military lethality, survivability and C5
    
    ISR systems
  • Develop software requirement specs, algorithms, logic flow‑charts/ activity diagrams, leverage SysML Modeling and Simulation input
  • Familiarity with software configuration and integration of new drivers, apps and kernel modules (knowledge of Git, Yocto, …)
  • Support of FPGA and SoC designs using design tools
  • Support prototype development and test
  • Support system integration lab development
  • Perform analytical analysis and simulations to evaluate system performance
  • Support proposal activities
  • Interact with external customers and suppliers
• Component/Veh…