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Engineering Specialist Software
Job Location:
Job Location:
Sterling Heights, MI - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 71 - 75
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or related field
- 57 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.
Required Experience:
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