Engineering Specialist Software

Contract Professionals, Inc.Sterling Heights, MI

$71 - $75 / hour

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Overview

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$71-$75/hour

Job 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.

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