Software Engineering Support

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking Software Engineering Support (x5) in Blacksburg, VA.Summary:We are looking for experienced Software Engineering Support consultants to lead the development, integration, validation, and automation of embedded software for advanced automotive and safety-critical platforms. This role will provide technical leadership across software, systems, hardware, and safety teams while driving scalable, maintainable, and efficient development processes.Key Responsibilities:* Lead the architecture, development, integration, and delivery of embedded software across multiple programs and platforms* Own technical delivery of major software features, ECU programs, and platform capabilities* Drive software design, implementation, integration, build, release, and deployment activities* Define technical direction for software architecture, test automation, deployment, and engineering efficiency* Lead embedded software configuration and integration activities* Diagnose and resolve complex software, integration, and system-level issues* Develop automation solutions and tools to improve software generation, builds, testing, validation, releases, and engineering productivity* Identify manual workflows and implement automation to improve quality, consistency, and development velocity* Expand automated testing across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle-level environments* Drive CI/CD adoption and automated validation workflows* Support software bring-up, debugging, integration, and validation on target hardware and test environments* Ensure alignment with applicable functional safety, quality, and compliance requirements* Lead technical reviews and mentor engineers on software development and engineering best practices* Partner with cross-functional teams to align technical execution with program objectives and long-term platform scalabilityRequirements* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field* 7+ years of embedded software development experience* Experience in test automation and CICD pipelines* Experience with CI/CD pipelines' hands-on setup* Strong experience with embedded software architecture, integration, and configuration* Experience working with automotive or other complex embedded systems* Experience developing engineering automation tools, test frameworks, or CI/CD solutions* Experience working within functional safety or other regulated development environments* Strong understanding of communication protocols, diagnostics, and system integration* Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python* Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills* Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and solve complex software and system integration challengesPreferred Qualifications:* Experience supporting advanced driver assistance, autonomous, or other safety-critical systems* Experience with modern embedded software architectures and frameworks* Experience with automotive development and testing tools* Experience with software bring-up, integration, and debugging on embedded targets, hardware-in-the-loop environments, and vehicle-level test systems* Experience working within structured automotive software development processes* Experience developing automated test frameworks, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines* Experience supporting safety-rated software development and technical audits* Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives or major software releasesJob TypeContractCompensation50 - $80