Embedded Sofware Developer

Software Developer

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Contract: Long term open ended contract - potential for direct hire

Compensation: $65–$72/hour + PTO, Paid Holidays, and Optional Benefits

Schedule: 100% Onsite

Travel: Up to 10%

Overtime: Occasional evening and/or weekend overtime may be required

Important Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.
• Contract house will hold the required clearance.
• C++ and DOS experience required.
• Unable to accept candidates requiring Visa sponsorship or OPT for this position.

About the Role

Join a dynamic team of software engineers responsible for the development and support of embedded application software for a new ground combat vehicle program.

This role will contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, including:

• Designing and migrating to a new software development environment
• Developing requirements, design, and architecture documentation
• Developing, integrating, and testing software code
• Supporting software development across various vehicle domains

This position is 100% onsite in Sterling Heights, MI due to the nature of the work.

Responsibilities

• Develop software documentation and code across vehicle domains such as board support, cybersecurity, displays, and downloading.
• Perform software requirements analysis.
• Develop preliminary and detailed software designs using department-approved tools and standards.
• Develop software 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 status updates to software project leads.
• Contribute to software releases involving multiple developers.
• Collaborate with other departments and business units, including Systems Engineering and Software Quality.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in software development or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with one or more of the following: Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, Java, C#, C++, C, Python, and Qt.
• Experience working in mixed operating system environments, including VxWorks, Linux, RTOS, virtualization, BSPs, GVOS, or similar platforms.
• 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 ground combat vehicle network architecture.
• Familiarity with GCIA, MOSA, SOSA, and/or FACE standards.
• Experience working with Agile development processes and tools.

Preferred / Additional Experience

• Previous experience working in the defense industry.
• Familiarity with Type 1/Type 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 the NGVA (NATO Generic Vehicle Architecture) data model.
• Experience with the UKGVA (UK Ground Vehicle Architecture) data model.
• Experience with Data Distribution Service (DDS).
• Experience with UDP and TCP networking protocols.
• Experience with multicast networking.
• Ability to implement continuous improvement processes and methodologies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
• Position may require the ability to climb on and off, work inside, and work around military vehicles.
• Must be able to pass an Anthropometric Size Requirement (ASR) test for confined-space access.
• Periodic travel of up to 10% may be required.

HRU is an EOE (Equal Opportunity Employer)