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Embedded Software Engineer

US Professional Services • Full-time • Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States • $50 - $58 / hour • 4h ago

Job Description & Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with a passion for real-time embedded systems development to join a dynamic and fast-paced engineering team.
This role focuses on the design, implementation, and verification of embedded software that powers next-generation combat vehicle platforms.
In this position, you’ll work across disciplines — software, systems, mechanical, electrical, and cybersecurity — to bring robust and innovative solutions to life.
You’ll play a critical role in full lifecycle development while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring project success.
Lead the architecture, design, coding, integration, and testing of real-time embedded software for complex systems
Develop and maintain software on Linux and/or VxWorks platforms with a focus on reliability and performance
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure cohesive system development
Apply best practices in multithreaded programming, synchronization, and resource management
Implement secure coding practices and participate in cybersecurity hardening and validation
Conduct software verification, hardware-software integration, and troubleshooting
Document all development activities and maintain traceability using tools such as DOORS
Utilize modern version control, issue tracking, and CI/CD tools to streamline development workflows
Mentor junior engineers and promote continuous technical growth within the team

Required Qualifications:

Must have an Active DOD Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related STEM field
At least 4 years of professional experience in embedded software development
Proficiency in C, C++, Python, and UNIX shell scripting (BASH)
Experience with real-time operating systems such as Linux or VxWorks
Skilled in communication protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, MIL-STD-1553)
Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink auto-code integration
Experience in requirements-based design, implementation, and testing with traceability tools such as DOORS

Preferred Qualifications:

Linux kernel and device driver development
Multithreaded application design with focus on prioritization and resource synchronization
Experience with cybersecurity implementation and testing
Familiarity with Time Sensitive Networks (TSN) and embedded system optimization
Exposure to FPGA programming and hardware interface development
Willingness to learn Ada programming language
Experience with software modeling (e.g., MagicDraw), GUI tools (e.g., Qt, Squish), and automated test environments (e.g., VeriStand, TestStand)
CI/CD pipeline experience using tools like Jenkins, GitHub, Bitbucket
Familiarity with military and commercial software development standards
Understanding of combat vehicles, weapon systems, or defense-related platforms
Proficiency in using Jira, Git, and related development workflow tools

Equal Opportunity Statement:
USPRO is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $58.00 per hour

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