Software Integration and Test Engineer

Job Details

Software Integration and Test Engineer

Location:

Sterling Heights, MI

Posted: 5/5/2026

Job #: 16135

Job Category:
Engineering

Position Type:
Contractor

• Role: Software Integration and Test Engineer
• Client: DOD-Aerospace
• Duration: 1-year contract
• Hourly Rate: up to $42/hr (W2, non-benefited)
• Citizenship requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.

Position

Description:

The Software Integration and Test Engineer plans and performs a variety of tasks across the areas of integrating hardware modules into a combat vehicle system, integrating software items onto Linux Operating Systems, scripting, networking, cybersecurity hardening and scans, troubleshooting, problem solving, and software verification testing.

• Develop, debug, and execute automated and manual requirements‑based software verification testing.
• Integrating and testing software with various real‑time operating systems such as Linux/Unix derivatives.
• Ability to build and maintain a software and hardware integration testbed.
• Git and Jira/Gitlab Configuration Management tools.
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills are a MUST.
• Use version control and issue tracking tools.
• Good programming skills (C++, Python, BASH).

• Traceability across software requirements, design, and verification artifacts.
• Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards.
• Familiarity with UML modeling tools.
• Familiarity with DOORS.
• Familiarity with CMMI for development.
• Familiarity with Qt Framework for front end GUIs.
• Familiarity with Ethernet based protocols (SSL/TLS, SSH, SFTP).
• Familiarity with Nessus and Coverity cybersecurity scans.
• Familiarity with hardening of systems and applying STIG rules.
• Familiarity with the configuration and use of virtual machines.

• At least 1 year of experience developing, analyzing, and/or reviewing requirements for safety‑critical real‑time embedded software.
• Integration of software applications on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Experience with Computer Networks (switches, VLAN, protocols).
• Testing and troubleshooting Communication protocol software (CAN, Serial, Ethernet).

• Experience developing tests using NI Software (Test Stand, Veri Stand, and/or Lab View).
• Experience in architectural level software design using Magic Draw, Enterprise Architect, or similar model‑based engineering tool (software developers).
• Familiarity with combat vehicle functionality and capability.

If interested in learning more about this position, please email your resume to  and I will call back with more information.