About the position
What does it take to advance the limits of technology? Bold Thinking. Working at BAE Systems means working with an innovator in next generation of combat vehicles. We take pride in the work we do and think you will too. Right now, our Combat Mission Systems team in Sterling Heights is hiring Senior Embedded Software Engineers excited about real-time, embedded software development. We have multiple openings for individuals with experience and a passion for real-time, embedded software development. The Senior Embedded Software Engineer plans, leads, and performs a variety of tasks across the areas of software requirements analysis, software architecture and design, implementation (code and unit test), cybersecurity hardening, documentation, hardware-software integration, troubleshooting, problem solving, and software verification testing. At BAE Systems, we value our workforce. We offer generous salary and benefit packages, and we work a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and 1-2 days / week remote. We invite you to apply by describing how you meet the list of required skills either on your resume or cover letter.
Responsibilities
- Plans, leads, and executes efforts to architect, design, develop, maintain, upgrade, port, and verify/qualify embedded product software and/or product support software to enhance, implement, and support project/system functionality.
- Mentors less-experienced software engineers to help develop their software development and test capabilities and troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Collaborates across the other engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, controls, systems, testing, and cybersecurity.
- Ensures that the technical approach is consistent with established engineering principles and practices.
- Ensures that cost and schedule targets are met, product outcomes meet customer needs, and customer/company technical, system, performance, process, and quality requirements are met.
- Travels domestically 10-20%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field
- Minimum of 4 years of work experience
- Real-time embedded software development experience with Linux and/or VxWorks, including OS configuration
- Strong skills in C++
- Experience with application development utilizing communication protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, MIL-STD-1553
- Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) are a MUST with customer interface/liaison experience
- May consider candidates with fewer years experience for a more junior role or additional experience for a more senior role
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with Python, UNIX scripting/BASH, MATLAB Simulink, LabView, and/or MagicDraw
- Experience with (or willingness to learn) the Ada programming language
- Experience with the full software development lifecycle: software architecture, design, coding, testing, and debugging
- Experience with design, implementation, and testing of cybersecurity requirements
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, Bitbucket
- Advanced use of version control tools (such as Git) and issue tracking tools (such as Jira) including automation, creating dashboards, reports, etc.
- Experience with requirements-based software implementation, verification, and linking/traceability with DOORS
- Familiarity with Qt and Squish for front end GUI development and testing
- Experience with Computer Networks (switches, VLAN, protocols) and network monitoring with tools like WireShark
- Experience with HIL and automated software testing using National Instruments VeriStand and TestStand
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards
