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Engineering Specialist Software

Contract Professionals, Inc.

  • Sterling Heights, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • $71–$75 Per Hour
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Skills

  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Atlassian JIRAunmatched
  • BSPunmatched
  • Bootingunmatched
  • C Programming Languageunmatched
  • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
  • Computer Engineeringunmatched
  • Computer Firmwareunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Cryptographyunmatched
  • Debugging Skillsunmatched
  • Device Driversunmatched
  • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
  • Embedded Softwareunmatched
  • Embedded Systemsunmatched
  • Engineering Softwareunmatched
  • Functional Testingunmatched
  • GCIA - GIAC Certified Intrusion Analystunmatched
  • GDB (Gnu Debugger)unmatched
  • GNU C Compilerunmatched
  • Gitunmatched
  • Government Contractsunmatched
  • Hardware Administrationunmatched
  • Hardware-Software Integrationunmatched
  • Hypervisorsunmatched
  • Integration Testingunmatched
  • Javaunmatched
  • Linux Driversunmatched
  • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
  • Machiningunmatched
  • Memory Hardwareunmatched
  • Microsoft C# (C Sharp)unmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
  • Network Protocolsunmatched
  • Operating Systemsunmatched
  • Prototypingunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • RS-232unmatched
  • Realtime Operating Systemunmatched
  • Release Management/Engineeringunmatched
  • Requirements Managementunmatched
  • Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched
  • Security Clearanceunmatched
  • Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)unmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Software Configuration Managementunmatched
  • Software Developmentunmatched
  • System Validationunmatched
  • Systems Engineeringunmatched
  • TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • UDP (User Datagram Protocol)unmatched
  • Unit Testunmatched
  • United States Citizenunmatched
  • Virtualizationunmatched
  • VxWorksunmatched

Description

Engineering Specialist – Software (Embedded Systems)

Sterling Heights, MI
$71–$75/hour

Position Overview

Seeking an Engineering Software Specialist to support development and integration of vehicle electronic and embedded systems. This role focuses on OS/BSP development, embedded software, and hardware/software integration for ground combat vehicle platforms.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and integrate embedded software and firmware
  • Support OS/BSP development (Linux, VxWorks, RTOS)
  • Perform software requirements analysis, design, and coding
  • Conduct unit, functional, and integration testing
  • Debug and troubleshoot across multiple test phases
  • Develop software releases and configuration management
  • Support hardware/software integration and system validation
  • Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes
  • Collaborate with Systems Engineering, QA, and Program teams

Required Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5–7+ years of relevant experience

Key Skills

  • Programming: C, C++, C#, Java, Python
  • Embedded systems & BSP development
  • OS experience: Linux, VxWorks, RTOS, virtualization
  • Tools: Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence, Eclipse, GCC, GDB
  • Experience with Yocto or Linux build systems
  • Knowledge of network & serial protocols (CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, RS-232/422)

Preferred Experience

  • Linux device drivers, bootloaders, memory maps
  • Hypervisors (Type I/II)
  • Secure systems (SELinux, secure boot, encryption)
  • Vehicle network architectures (GCIA, MOSA, SOSA, FACE)
  • Experience with ground combat vehicles

Additional Requirements

  • Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to work onsite 100%
  • Ability to work around military vehicles (ASR requirements may apply)
  • Occasional overtime as needed

Work Environment

  • Onsite – Sterling Heights, MI
  • Mix of lab, prototype shop, manufacturing, and office settings

Why Join CPI?

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

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSterling Heights, MI
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$71–$75 Per Hour
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded1982
Websitehttps://www.cpijobs.com/

Benefits

401K, Life Insurance

About Company

Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) is a global, service disabled veteran owned workforce solutions company, which specializes in finding engineering and IT employment opportunities for both civilians and military veterans.
With more than 37 years of industry experience, CPI is proud to represent the most inclusive, innovative and reputable Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies in the United States and select foreign countries.
CPI has received multiple awards for our exceptional service to military veterans, including several from the 101 Best and Brightest Place to Work for Committee, Local, Elite and National 2015 - 2018.
CPI was also honored to receive the prestigious Veteran Owned Business of the Year Award 2016 from the SBA, Michigan. In addition, CPI is proud to be named one of Crain’s Detroit Cool Places to Work for the third year in a row, placing in the top 20 each year 2016 - 2018.
To learn more about engineering and IT employment opportunities or to learn how CPI can help you solve your business challenges with specialized workforce solutions, please visit us today at www.cpijobs.com.

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