Software Engineer, DevOps

Software Developer

Location:

Sterling Heights, MI

Employment Type:

Contract Pay Range: $50-$56/hour

Our client is seeking a Software Developer with 4+ years of experience to support the development and maintenance of embedded application software for a new ground combat vehicle program. You will contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, including requirements, architecture and design, coding, testing, hardware/software integration, debugging, and software releases. This position is 100% onsite due to the nature of the work.

• Develop software documentation and code across vehicle domains such as board support, cybersecurity, displays, or downloading.
• Perform software requirements analysis.
• Develop preliminary and detailed software designs using department-approved design tools and standards.
• Develop C++ 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.
• Contribute to software releases involving multiple developers.
• Interface with other departments and business units, including Systems Engineering and Software Quality.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies.
• Support continuous improvement processes and methodologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in a related software development role.
• Strong C++ development experience.
• Experience with DOS.
• Experience with Git, Git Lab, and/or Bitbucket.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  Java, C#, C, Python, or Qt.
• 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 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.

• Previous experience working in the defense industry.
• Experience with ground combat vehicle network architecture.
• Experience with GCIA, MOSA, SOSA, or FACE.
• 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 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 Data Distribution Service (DDS).
• Experience with UDP, TCP, and multicast networking.

• This position requires eligibility to obtain a U.S. Security clearance.
• Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
• The contract house will hold the required clearance.

• Must be able to climb on and off, work in, and work around military vehicles.
• Must be able to pass an ASR (Anthropometric Size Requirement) test for confined-space access.
• Travel of up to 10% may be required periodically.