Senior Embedded Software Engineer – C​/C++​/Military Combat Vehicle Systems

Senior Embedded Software Engineer

C/C++ | Military Combat Vehicle Systems

Auburn Hills, MI

$52.00 - $67.00/Hourly

Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance

We are hiring a Senior Embedded Software Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI, supporting the requirements, simulation, design, development, integration, and testing of complex software-based systems for military combat vehicles and U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) programs. This role requires 15+ years of software engineering experience with Embedded C/C++, Linux, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), UML/SysML, Model-Based Software Development, CAN/J1939, Ethernet, CPU/GPU/FPGA architectures, Dev Sec Ops , SIL/HIL testing, and vehicle systems integration, with eligibility to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.

• Develop and integrate embedded vehicle software and cybersecurity solutions using rapid prototyping, Agile development, and Dev Sec Ops  methodologies.
• Develop software requirements specifications, algorithms, logic flowcharts, and activity diagrams using SysML modeling and simulation inputs.
• Research, simulate, and analyze software solutions to evaluate system performance against customer and system requirements.
• Perform engineering trade studies to evaluate and compare alternative software and system approaches.
• Apply software lifecycle development, verification, configuration management, and integration processes using tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, Kubernetes, CANoe, MATLAB, and Simulink.
• Support the development and integration of software drivers, applications, kernels, containers, and virtual machines.
• Apply safety-critical software and systems engineering principles throughout development and integration activities.
• Integrate military lethality, survivability, and C5
  
  ISR systems into combat vehicle platforms.
• Support CPU, GPU, and FPGA integration using applicable engineering and design tools.
• Collaborate with external customers, suppliers, engineering teams, and other technical stakeholders.
• Support component- and vehicle-level testing, including prototype development and test activities.
• Review test plans for compliance with customer requirements and system functionality.
• Use test and scanning software tools to support verification, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Support System Integration Laboratory (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) integration and testing.
• Monitor and analyze test results, troubleshoot software and system issues, and implement corrective actions.

• US citizenship required
• Must currently hold or have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
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• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Automotive Engineering.
• 15+ years of software engineering experience
  , including software development and systems integration across the product lifecycle.
• Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), Linux, and Embedded C/C++.
• Experience with UML/SysML and Model-Based Software Development
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• Experience with software and engineering tools including Git, Jira, Confluence, Cameo, Kubernetes, CANoe, MATLAB/Simulink, and Microsoft Office
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• Experience with standard vehicle and communication bus protocols, including J1939 CAN Bus, RS-422/485, and IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
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• Experience with communications and video protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, DDS, Multicast, Display Port, HDMI, and HD-SDI
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• Experience integrating or developing systems using x86, ARM, GPU, and FPGA architectures
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• Working knowledge of digital, analog, power, and RF electronics.
• Knowledge of systems-based design and related engineering standards and processes.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles and vehicle systems.
• Understanding of vehicle power distribution systems, automotive power management, and Power Distribution Modules (PDMs) and their integration into vehicle systems.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, function generators, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
• Experience with engineering management in a highly regulated industry.
• Experience working within multinational, multi-organizational, and corporate engineering environments.
• Experience supporting proposal development, bid capture, contract negotiations, and delivery planning.
• Ability to develop and present technical solutions to customers, engineering teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Must meet applicable background check, employment verification, reference check, and controlled substance testing requirements.
• Must be willing and able to travel internationally for technology transfer activities.

• Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering large, complex U.S.…