Software Development Engineer - Cyber (Secret)

Job Title: Software Development Engineer - Cyber (Secret)

Job Location: Sterling Heights MI 48310

Onsite Requirements:

• Embedded Software, C++
• Active Secret
• Cyber space Knowledge

Job Description:

• Join an agile self-motivated team of engineers responsible for the development and support of embedded cyber work products for a family of ground combat vehicles.
• The function of this position is to support the Cyber and Command, Control, Communication, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) product realization team with responsibility for Cyber and C5ISR architecture, technology, product development, evaluation, testing and compliance across the US market and support the delivery of products and services to Ground Combat Platforms.
• This is an embedded software engineering position.

Responsibilities:

• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware
• Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and formal test
• Develop and maintain software tools, scripts and eXtensible Markup Language (XML) files to implement and/ or verify proper configurations
• Perform software engineering and development duties to ensure the software applications are maintained in accordance with all accreditation and configuration control requirements
• Develop data/ message protocol transformation mechanisms/ applications, enabling interoperability between multiple data-sharing domains
• Utilize a variety of software languages in a Security Enhanced embedded Linux-based operating system environment
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and assess solutions to defects
• Participate in design and integration troubleshooting/Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and problem report/test incident resolution for production, development, test, or modification projects
• Evaluate new Cyber and C5ISR technologies for potential use
• Manage, develop, support and conduct trade studies/structured decisions for Cyber test design, environment, and tools, including system-level impacts to include balance of capability, cost, reliability, schedule improvement, and performance across a Cyber, C5ISR vehicle suite
• Develop and evaluate checkpoint and design milestone artifacts and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) and review to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with contract requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferably in the area of Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university (Relevant cyber technical certificates will be considered)
• Strong background in high level programming language such as C, C++, C#, Java, or Rust, particularly in the area of embedded software
• Minimum of 5 years related engineering experience preferred
• Experience with operating system internals of Linux or VxWorks
• Develop and implement cybersecurity measures to protect embedded systems
• Experience with board support packages (BSP) and hardware-software integration
• Certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CEH) are a plus
• Experience with reverse engineering and analysis of software
• Low-level programming of device drivers in a Linux or VxWorks environment
• Experience across the various life cycle phases including software systems architecture development, requirements definition and analysis, OO development, code and unit test, system integration and test
• Good ability to grasp and apply new information quickly
• Good ability to handle ever increasing responsibility and assignments with growing complexity
• Shows initiative on assignments, and professionally executes projects with little direction
• Good ability to be a team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success, meeting and exceeding personal and team commitments
• Working knowledge of software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect reporting and scripting
• Red Hat enterprise Linux Intermediate experience. Familiarity with SELinux is a plus
• Experience in interpreting higher level customer requirements and flowing them down to technology areas
• Familiarity with various electrical line replaceable units and the development and troubleshooting on electronic hardware
• Experience with embedded systems, automotive and military related
• Experience with software and computer science principles
• Experience with Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA)
• Experience with Cross-Domain Solution sets
• Experience with Cyber Tabletop Exercise (CTTX) drills
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations and standards, including NIST SP 800-37 and NIST SP 800-53
• Prepare and maintain System Security Plans (SSPs), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and other required documentation
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
• Currently possess DoD Secret clearance or higher

• **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
• This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
• This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
• Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**