Software Integration Engineer

PGS Worldwide is seeking Software Integration Engineers in Sterling Heights, Michigan for a one-year onsite contract-to-hire role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company. Multiple experience levels are available. These positions will integrate and test real-time embedded software and hardware on combat vehicle systems, with a strong focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux, networking, troubleshooting, software verification, and hardware/software integration.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• Experience integrating and testing software applications on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Experience building or maintaining software and hardware integration test environments.
• Understanding of Ethernet and CAN bus protocols.
• Experience with Git and Jira and/or GitLab configuration-management tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze technical problems involving software, hardware, networking, and system integration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and vehicle-test teams.
• Ability to work on combat vehicle systems.

For the entry-level opening:

• Relevant software engineering or integration internship experience.
• Experience integrating applications on Linux, including exposure to:
  • RPM packaging
  • Binary executables
  • Drivers
  • Shared objects
  • Static libraries
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance required.

For the senior-level opening:

• 4+ years of software integration experience.
• Experience integrating software applications on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Experience mentoring or supporting less-experienced engineers.

Preferred Skills

• Embedded systems experience.
• Bash, PowerShell, or Python scripting.
• C and C++ programming.
• VxWorks or another real-time operating system.
• MIL-STD-1553.
• UML modeling tools.
• DOORS.
• CMMI development environments.
• Qt Framework and QML.
• Ethernet-based protocols including SSL/TLS, SSH, and SFTP.
• Nessus and Coverity cybersecurity scanning.
• System hardening and STIG implementation.
• Virtual-machine configuration and use.
• NI TestStand.
• Combat vehicle systems experience.

What You'll Do

• Integrate and test software applications running on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Integrate hardware components into combat vehicle systems.
• Build and maintain software/hardware integration testbeds.
• Test and troubleshoot Ethernet and CAN bus communications.
• Package and deploy Linux software components.
• Troubleshoot drivers, libraries, executables, and hardware/software interfaces.
• Collaborate with engineering and vehicle-test teams to investigate reported issues.
• Analyze test and vehicle data to determine root causes.
• Support scripting, networking, cybersecurity, and software-verification activities.
• Ensure engineering solutions meet technical, performance, process, and quality requirements.
• Senior engineers will also mentor less-experienced team members.

Work Schedule / Shift

• Full-time onsite in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
• 9/80 schedule.
• Typical working hours are approximately 8:00 AM 5:00 PM.
• Occasional customer-site travel may be required; the senior opening indicates approximately 5% travel.

Pay

• $37.19 $55.57 per hour, depending on experience level and position.

Job IDs: 7702 / 7703

Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions. All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.