Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description
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 a Senior Software Integration and Test Engineer excited about real-time, embedded software development.
We are hiring for a Software Engineer with a passion for software integration and testing of real-time, embedded software. This experience might be gained in a test role within a software development organization or gained within a Software Quality Assurance organization, depending upon how the organization is structured. The Senior Software Integration and Test Engineer plans and performs a variety of tasks across the areas of integrating hardware modules into a combat vehicle system, integrating software items onto Linux Operating Systems, scripting, networking, cybersecurity hardening and scans, troubleshooting, problem solving, and software verification testing.
The Senior Software Integration and Test Engineer:

• Has knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
• Has experience working on programs involving the development, maintenance, upgrade and porting of embedded product software and/or product support software to enhance, implement and support project/system functionality for the assigned technical effort.
• Mentors less experienced software test engineers to help develop their software test capabilities and troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborates across the other engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Systems.
• Ensures that technical approach is consistent with established engineering principles and practices.
• Ensures that product outcomes meet customer needs and that customer and company technical, system, performance, process, and quality requirements are met.
• Travels domestically 10-20%.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience
• Develop, debug, and execute automated and manual requirements-based software verification testing.
• Integrating and testing software with various real-time operating systems such as Linux/Unix derivatives.
• Ability to build and maintain a software and hardware integration testbed
• Git and Jira/Gitlab Configuration Management tools
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills are a MUST
• Use version control and issue tracking tools.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
• Traceability across software requirements, design, and verification artifacts.
• Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards
• Familiarity with UML modeling tools
• Familiarity with DOORS
• Familiarity with CMMI for development
• Familiarity with Qt Framework for front end GUIs
• Familiarity with Ethernet based protocols (SSL/TLS, SSH, SFTP)
• Familiarity with Nessus and Coverity cybersecurity scans
• Familiarity with hardening of systems and applying STIG rules
• Familiarity with the configuration and use of virtual machines
• Experience developing tests using NI Software (TestStand, VeriStand, and/or LabView)
• Experience in architectural level software design using Magic Draw, Enterprise Architect, or similar model-based engineering tool (software developers)
• Experience with developing on VxWorks
• Familiarity with combat vehicle functionality and capability

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.