Software Engineer (7 -10 Years Experience)

Software Engineer (7–10 Years Experience) Location: Sterling Heights, MI Pay Rate: $60.81–$67.56/hour Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off) Workplace: 100% Onsite Overview Join a high-performing software engineering team responsible for the development and sustainment of embedded application software supporting a next-generation ground combat vehicle program. This role spans the full software development lifecycle and contributes directly to vehicle‑level architecture, integration, and mission‑critical capability delivery. Onsite amenities include a cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track. Due to program requirements, this position is fully onsite. Responsibilities to Anticipate Design, configure, and support a modern software development environment for documentation, code, and test artifacts Develop embedded software and documentation across vehicle domains including board support, displays, power management, diagnostics, deployment, and lethality Perform software requirements analysis and develop preliminary and detailed designs aligned with system architecture Implement software solutions in accordance with established engineering standards and procedures Develop and execute unit and functional test procedures Perform hardware/software integration and debug issues across multiple test phases Integrate software releases across multiple CSCIs into vehicle‑level releases Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Project Management, Software Quality, and cross‑functional engineering teams Lead Agile activities including daily scrums, PI planning, reviews, and retrospectives Provide development status updates and support continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications Sought Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline 7–10+ years of experience in embedded or systems‑level software engineering Proficiency with GIT/Bitbucket and development in C, C++, C#, Java, and Python Experience working in mixed operating system environments (VxWorks, Linux, RTOS, virtualization, BSPs, GVOS) Knowledge of serial and network protocols (RS‑232/422, CAN, TCP/IP, UDP/IP) Experience with DDS, Kafka, or other publish/subscribe middleware Familiarity with Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) architectures Experience with NGVA and UKGVA data models and ground combat vehicle network architectures Understanding of GCIA, MOSA, SOSA, and FACE standards Hands‑on experience using Agile development methodologies and tools Additional Desired Experience Previous experience in the defense industry Familiarity with Type 1/2 hypervisors and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Knowledge of IoT concepts and distributed systems Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills Ability to support occasional evening or weekend work as program needs require Why Join CPI CPI partners with leading defense programs to place engineers into long‑term, high‑impact roles supporting mission‑critical systems. We offer competitive hourly pay, stability on complex programs, transparent communication, and strong advocacy throughout your assignment. CPI engineers are embedded as trusted contributors—not just headcount—supporting programs that deliver real‑world capability to the warfighter. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr