Staff Software Engineer

Staff Software Engineer - Fire Control

Sterling Heights, MI
$59-$71/hourly
Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
⚠ Fire Control experience required

About the Role

Join a cutting-edge defense engineering team supporting next-generation ground combat vehicle programs. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced software engineer with Fire Control expertise who thrives in embedded systems development and complex vehicle architectures.

In this role, you'll support the full software development lifecycle - from environment setup and architecture design to coding, integration, testing, and deployment of mission-critical vehicle software systems.

This is a 100% onsite role in Sterling Heights, MI with a 9/80 work schedule, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and maintain software development environments
• Develop embedded application software and supporting documentation
• Perform software requirements analysis and detailed software design
• Develop and test software in domains including:
  • Fire Control / Lethality
  • Displays
  • Power Management
  • Diagnostics
  • Embedded Training
  • Software Deployment
• Conduct hardware/software integration and debug activities
• Integrate software releases across multiple CSCIs
• Lead Agile Scrum ceremonies including PI Planning, retrospectives, and demos
• Collaborate across Systems Engineering, Software Quality, and Project Management teams
• Support system architecture and vehicle-level software integration efforts

Required Qualifications

• Advanced degree (M.S.) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline preferred
• 7-10+ years of related software engineering experience
• Fire Control systems experience required
• Experience with:
  • GIT / Bitbucket
  • Java, C#, C++, C, Python
  • VxWorks, Linux, RTOS, virtualization, BSPs
  • CAN, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, RS-232/422
  • DDS, Kafka, or Pub/Sub middleware
  • TSN architectures
  • NGVA / UKGVA standards
  • GCIA, MOSA, SOSA, FACE
  • Agile development tools and processes
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to support occasional overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Defense industry experience
• Ground combat vehicle architecture experience
• Familiarity with:
  • Docker / Kubernetes
  • Type 1 & 2 Hypervisors
  • IoT concepts
  • Cameo Systems Modeler
  • DDS implementations
  • Multicast networking

Why Join CPI?

• Access to exclusive defense engineering opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Work on highly advanced military vehicle programs
• Dedicated recruiter support throughout the hiring process
• Opportunities supporting industry-leading defense organizations
• Long-term contract potential with impactful national defense programs

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.