Software Staff Engineer – Embedded Fire Control & Ground Vehicle Systems

Software Staff Engineer

Sterling Heights, MI

$63.92 - $71.00/Hour 

We are hiring a Software Staff Engineer in Sterling Heights, MI to support development of advanced embedded software systems for ground combat vehicles and Fire Control platforms within mission-critical defense environments. This role requires expertise in embedded software engineering, Fire Control systems, C/C++, RTOS environments, DDS middleware, vehicle networking, Time Sensitive Networking (TSN), Agile development, and military vehicle architecture standards supporting next-generation armored combat vehicle technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and test a new software development environment for documentation, code, and test artifacts.
• Develop embedded software documentation and code across vehicle domains such as Fire Control / lethality, displays, power management, diagnostics, software deployment, embedded training, and board support.
• Perform software requirements analysis and develop preliminary and detailed software designs using department-approved design tools.
• Develop software designs that influence overall vehicle architecture and subsystem integration.
• Write, debug, and maintain software code in accordance with department standards and procedures.
• Develop test procedures and perform unit, functional, and hardware/software integration testing.
• Debug software issues identified during development, integration, and qualification testing.
• Integrate software releases across multiple CSCIs into overall vehicle software releases.
• Interface with Systems Engineering, Project Management, Software Quality, and other internal teams.
• Support Agile development activities, including daily scrums, PI planning, retrospectives, and demonstrations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible.
• 7–10+ years of experience in embedded software engineering, defense software development, or a related role.
• Must have Fire Control experience.
• Experience developing embedded software for ground combat vehicles, military platforms, or mission-critical systems.
• Experience with programming languages and tools including C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Git, and Bitbucket.
• Experience with mixed operating system environments, including VxWorks, Linux, RTOS, virtualization, BSPs, and GVOS.
• Experience with serial and network protocols, including RS-232, RS-422, CAN, TCP/IP, UDP/IP, and multicast networking.
• Experience with DDS, Kafka, or other publish/subscribe middleware.
• Experience with Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) architectures.
• Experience with ground combat vehicle architecture standards or frameworks such as NGVA, UKGVA, GCIA, MOSA, SOSA, and FACE.
• Experience using Agile processes and tools.
• Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
• Due to the nature of the work, this position requires being 100% onsite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous defense industry experience.
• Familiarity with Type 1 / Type 2 hypervisors.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with IoT concepts.
• Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement processes and methodologies.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

Resources

• To apply, send a resume to: [email protected]
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• For more information about Moseley, visit: About Us

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”