Defense Software Engineer II

Defense Software Engineer II

Job Title: Defense Software Engineer II

Location: Warren, MI Zip Code: 48092

Start Date: Right Away

Job Type: Contract

Pay Rate: up to $49.70/hr

DoE Work Hours: M-F, 9:30-3:30pm start and end times are flexible

Onsite Only

Job Summary: The Defense Software Engineer II will lead the development of software for both internal projects and external customers. The role will perform requirements gathering, software architecture design, software development, and support troubleshooting and testing of software and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead software engineering team to architect, design, develop, test, and deploy software and software systems, including embedded controllers, user interfaces, diagnostics, communications gateways, and data processing tools.
• Capture and document customer, user, and engineering software requirements.
• Create and review software work products such as requirements documentation, sequence or timing diagrams, user experience wireframes, process documentation, flowcharts, user stories, test plans, test reports, project planning and schedule documentation, and user guides.
• Continually lead the development and improvement of Roush software development processes, including code reviews, unit testing, system testing, test plan development, automated testing, project task tracking, team collaboration, continuous integration, bug and issue tracking.

Education and Experience (required):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 6 years of software development experience.
• Experience with In-Vehicle Software architecture and design.
• Experience with software languages, technologies, methodologies, API’s, database, and Pub/Sub.
• U.S. Citizen.

Education and Experience (preferred):

• Strong working knowledge of software technology architecture and configuration.
• Strong working knowledge of software languages, technologies, methodologies, API’s, database, and Pub/Sub.
• Working knowledge of multi-system integration, Internet of Things (IOT), web app development, and distributed systems integration.
• Working knowledge of best practices in documentation of software and software development.
• Experience with Simulink and MATLAB for developing, analyzing, and validating control algorithms and systems.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (required):

• Ability to develop in C, C++, Python.
• Working knowledge of communications protocols and standards including Controller Area, Network (CAN bus), TCP/IP, UDP, DDS and other serial protocols.
• Ability to perform software troubleshooting - quickly finding and fixing software issues and bugs.
• Ability to create intuitive, and attractive user interfaces.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical data to various audiences and work in a team environment.
• Able to work independently and handle several assignments simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly assimilate and apply new concepts, business models, and technologies.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (preferred):

• Capable of planning, estimating, scheduling, and coordinating technical aspects of projects.
• Ability to manage a small team of software developers.
• Automotive vehicle knowledge, including hands on mechanical or electrical work.
• Proven ability to interface with software, network, and hardware development & integration teams.
• Currently holding or the ability to obtain a Secret DOD security clearance.

Additional Information:

• Direct Reports: None
• Travel Requirements: 15%
• License and Certification Requirements: None
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 25 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone in an office environment. Light to moderate lifting is required. Regular and predictable attendance is required.