Job Description
Software Staff Engineer (Embedded Systems)
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Pay: $63–$71/hour
Work Type: 100% Onsite
Clearance: Ability to Obtain Secret
Overview:
Seeking a Software Staff Engineer to support embedded systems and vehicle electronics integration for ground combat platforms. This role focuses on OS/BSP development, software integration, and full lifecycle embedded software engineering in a mission-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and configure software development environments
- Develop embedded software, firmware, and documentation
- Perform requirements analysis and detailed software design
- Write, test, and debug code (C, C++, C#, Java, Python)
- Execute hardware/software integration and system validation
- Develop test procedures and perform unit/functional testing
- Support software release integration (CSCI-level)
- Troubleshoot issues across multiple test phases
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (scrum, demos, sprint activities)
- Collaborate with systems, program, and quality teams
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 7+ years of embedded software experience
- Experience with Linux, VxWorks, RTOS, BSPs, and virtualization
- Strong programming skills (C, C++, Python, Java, C#)
- Experience with GIT, Bitbucket, and development toolchains
- Knowledge of network protocols (CAN, TCP/IP, UDP, RS-232/422)
- Experience with Agile development processes
Preferred:
- Experience with Yocto or Linux image build tools
- Knowledge of hypervisors, device drivers, bootloaders
- Familiarity with SELinux, secure boot, and embedded cybersecurity
- Experience with MOSA, SOSA, FACE, GCIA architectures
- Experience with ground combat vehicle systems
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
- Ability to work around military vehicles (ASR compliant)
- Willingness to work occasional overtime
Why Join CPI?
For over 40 years, Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineers with 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.
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
| Location | Sterling Heights, MI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $63–$71 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1982 |
| Website | https://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.
Skills
- Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
- BSPunmatched
- Bootingunmatched
- C Programming Languageunmatched
- C++ Programming Languageunmatched
- Computer Engineeringunmatched
- Computer Firmwareunmatched
- Computer Programmingunmatched
- Computer Scienceunmatched
- Debugging Skillsunmatched
- Device Driversunmatched
- DoD Secret Clearanceunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Electrical Engineeringunmatched
- Electronicsunmatched
- Embedded Softwareunmatched
- Embedded Systemsunmatched
- Functional Testingunmatched
- GCIA - GIAC Certified Intrusion Analystunmatched
- Gitunmatched
- Government Contractsunmatched
- Hardware-Software Integrationunmatched
- Hypervisorsunmatched
- Internet Securityunmatched
- Javaunmatched
- Linux Operating Systemunmatched
- Microsoft C# (C Sharp)unmatched
- Militaryunmatched
- Network Protocolsunmatched
- Operating Systemsunmatched
- Procedure Developmentunmatched
- Product Demonstrationunmatched
- Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
- RS-232unmatched
- Realtime Operating Systemunmatched
- Requirements Managementunmatched
- Scrum Project Management and Software Developmentunmatched
- Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux)unmatched
- Software Administrationunmatched
- Software Configuration Managementunmatched
- Software Designunmatched
- Software Developmentunmatched
- Software Engineeringunmatched
- System Validationunmatched
- Systems Engineeringunmatched
- TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol)unmatched
- Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- UDP (User Datagram Protocol)unmatched
- Unit Testunmatched
- Virtualizationunmatched
- VxWorksunmatched
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