The Role
Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of embedded and software systems for defense and vehicle applications. Capture requirements, architect solutions, produce documentation, perform troubleshooting, and improve software development processes. Mentor and guide teams, participate in CI/automated testing, and integrate multi-system IoT and distributed solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense, and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage.
The Defense Senior Software Engineer is accountable for the development of software for both internal Roush projects and external customers. The role will perform requirements gathering, software architecture design, software development, and support troubleshooting and testing of software and systems.
To be considered as a Senior Defense Software Engineer, you will:
The Defense Senior Software Engineer is accountable for the development of software for both internal Roush projects and external customers. The role will perform requirements gathering, software architecture design, software development, and support troubleshooting and testing of software and systems.
To be considered as a Senior Defense Software Engineer, you will:
- 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
- Provide technical guidance on the development and improvement of 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
- U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline from an accredited college or university and minimum of 4 years of related work experience, or, minimum 7 years of related work experience without a degree
- Experience with In-Vehicle Software architecture and design
- Working knowledge of best practices in documentation of software and software development
- 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
- Ability to develop in C, C+, and 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
- Master’s degree in computer science or a related technical field
- 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
- Experience with Simulink and MATLAB for developing, analyzing, and validating control algorithms and systems
- Capable of planning, estimating, scheduling, and coordinating technical aspects of projects.
- Ability to lead 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
Our full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more.
If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
Please visit our careers page and apply by clicking on this link: https://jobs.roush.com/us/en/
Visit our website: www.roush.com
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RoushCareers
Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at (734) 779-7087
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If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
Please visit our careers page and apply by clicking on this link: https://jobs.roush.com/us/en/
Visit our website: www.roush.com
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RoushCareers
Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at (734) 779-7087
#LI-DNI
#JT
Skills Required
- U.S. Citizen
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related discipline with minimum 4 years related experience (or 7 years without degree)
- Experience with In-Vehicle Software architecture and design
- Working knowledge of software documentation best practices
- Working knowledge of multi-system integration, IoT, web app development, and distributed systems integration
- Proficiency developing in C, C++, and Python
- Working knowledge of communications protocols: CAN bus, TCP/IP, UDP, DDS, and other serial protocols
- Ability to perform software troubleshooting and bug resolution
- Ability to create intuitive and attractive user interfaces
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and teamwork
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments
- Detail-oriented with ability to quickly assimilate new concepts and technologies
- Master's degree in computer science or related field
- Strong knowledge of software architecture, APIs, databases, and Pub/Sub systems
- Experience with Simulink and MATLAB for control algorithm development and validation
- Experience planning, estimating, scheduling, and coordinating technical project aspects
- Ability to lead 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 ability to obtain a Secret DOD security clearance
Roush Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roush and has not been reviewed or approved by Roush.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as platinum-level and affordable, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, telemedicine, and wellness supports such as EAP, diabetes, and tobacco-cessation programs. Core protections like short- and long-term disability and life/AD&D are highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — An employer-matched 401(k) is emphasized, with plan features such as profit-sharing elements, auto-enrollment, and loan availability that enhance accessibility. The retirement offering is characterized as competitive and a standout within the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, paid holidays, and earned sick time are provided alongside leaves for family/medical needs, pregnancy/adoption, military duty, jury duty, and bereavement. The breadth supports varied time-off needs across different life events.
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