Engineering Specialist Software

Engineering Specialist - Software (Embedded Systems)

Sterling Heights, MI

$71-$75/hour

Position Overview

Seeking an Engineering Software Specialist to support development and integration of vehicle electronic and embedded systems . This role focuses on OS/BSP development, embedded software, and hardware/software integration for ground combat vehicle platforms .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate embedded software and firmware
• Support OS/BSP development (Linux, VxWorks, RTOS)
• Perform software requirements analysis, design, and coding
• Conduct unit, functional, and integration testing
• Debug and troubleshoot across multiple test phases
• Develop software releases and configuration management
• Support hardware/software integration and system validation
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, QA, and Program teams

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5-7+ years of relevant experience

Key Skills

• Programming: C, C++, C#, Java, Python
• Embedded systems & BSP development
• OS experience: Linux, VxWorks, RTOS, virtualization
• Tools: Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Eclipse, GCC, GDB
• Experience with Yocto or Linux build systems
• Knowledge of network & serial protocols (CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, RS-232/422)

Preferred Experience

• Linux device drivers, bootloaders, memory maps
• Hypervisors (Type I/II)
• Secure systems (SELinux, secure boot, encryption)
• Vehicle network architectures (GCIA, MOSA, SOSA, FACE)
• Experience with ground combat vehicles

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to work onsite 100%
• Ability to work around military vehicles (ASR requirements may apply)
• Occasional overtime as needed

Work Environment

• Onsite - Sterling Heights, MI
• Mix of lab, prototype shop, manufacturing, and office settings

Why Join CPI?

For over 40 years, Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineering professionals with high-impact defense and advanced technology programs. We provide dedicated recruiter support, transparent communication, and opportunities aligned with your expertise and career goals.
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.

NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.