Cyber Software Development Engineer (C5)

Cyber Software Development Engineer (C5)

Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Pay Rate: $73–$84/hour

Position Overview

Join an agile, self-motivated engineering team supporting embedded cyber development for a family of ground combat vehicles. This role supports the Cyber and C5ISR product realization team, contributing to architecture, development, testing, evaluation, and compliance activities across embedded military platforms.

This is a hands-on embedded software engineering role focused on cybersecurity integration, real-time operating systems, and secure system interoperability within ground combat vehicle environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop embedded cyber software for target hardware platforms

• Apply computer science and engineering principles to software design and implementation

• Support Cyber and C5ISR architecture and product development activities

• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC):

  • Requirements analysis

  • Design

  • Implementation

  • Integration

  • Formal testing

• Develop and maintain software tools, scripts, and XML configuration files

• Implement and verify secure configurations in embedded Linux environments

• Maintain accreditation and configuration control compliance

• Develop protocol transformation mechanisms to enable secure interoperability between data domains

• Perform low-level and device driver programming in Linux or VxWorks environments

• Integrate and configure firewalls for embedded systems protection

• Conduct trade studies related to cyber test design, environments, and tool selection

• Support development and review of design artifacts and CDRLs

• Participate in peer reviews and defect resolution

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering preferred) from an ABET-accredited university

• Strong proficiency in high-level programming languages (C, C++, C#, Java, or Rust)

• Experience with embedded systems development

• Experience with Linux or VxWorks operating system internals

• Experience with Board Support Packages (BSP) and hardware/software integration

• Low-level device driver development

• Experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, UART, SPI, I2C)

• Familiarity with IDEs, version control systems, defect tracking, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience interpreting customer requirements and flowing down to technical implementation

• Familiarity with electronic hardware troubleshooting

• Experience in cybersecurity integration for embedded systems

Mandatory Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher (required)

• Experience developing and implementing cybersecurity protections for embedded systems

• Experience in embedded systems within automotive or military environments

• Ability to work non-duty hours or weekends as required

• Must meet anthropometric size restrictions for military vehicle access and be able to climb vehicles and pass through hatches

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with reverse engineering and software analysis

• Experience with C5ISR systems integration

• Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CEH, etc.)

Why Join CPI?

For over 40 years, Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineering professionals to high-impact defense and advanced technology programs. We provide dedicated recruiter support, transparent communication, and opportunities aligned with your expertise and long-term career goals.