This is an opportunity to join a fast paced program with DCS Corp’s U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Ground Vehicle Systems Center engineering group located in Warren, MI. As an Embedded Software Technical Lead, you will be hands-on in leading a technically advanced software team in the development of embedded military vehicle system software.
Essential Job Functions:
Provide active participation and leadership in the execution of defining software requirements, software design, implementation using Programming Languages such as C++, C#, C, etc., test and installation for the integration Software Solutions onto combat and tactical vehicle systems.
Provide expertise in evaluating and identifying system and software solutions that address Army Ground Vehicle requirements and challenges.
Lead the project sustainment with multiple CSCIs being developed.
Working with other SW leads, sharing opinions/experience.
Working with functional groups to define the project scope, working with our gov't customer when scope is adjusted to accurately and professionally define team limitations.
Working with multiple groups/teams and coming to a consensus on the scope definition based on requirement specifications.
Coordinating tasking through issue tracking system, running down scope, tagging up with engineers to assist with their features/bugs, etc.
Working with multiple groups/teams and assessing the "what's really needed" from conflicting group opinons.
Establish and maintain Software Development Environment and Software Branch Strategies.
Required Skills:
Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.
Bachelor’s Degree plus 12 years of experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar engineering degree.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
Must be willing to be onsite and open to occasional travel.
Familiar with and has run/lead projects with the full SDLC.
Strong knowledge of Software Programming Languages such as C++, C#, C, etc. and the development of build scripts for software releases.
Strong Linux knowledge (command line, networking, administration, cyber).
Competent with git and the Atlassian toolsuite (Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence) or similar (like GitLab).
Understanding of Requirements Management and the usage of DOORS to maintain them.
Experience in developing Software Architectures and Detailed Software Designs that allow for modularity, commonality and reuse.
Experience with designing and integrating software with Middleware, Real-Time Operating Systems, Drivers and component Hardware.
Experience with SysML and/or UML Architectural Development.
Experience with formal Software Verification activities and designing software with regards to potential Test Automation.
Experience with Configuration Management activities and software repository Branch Strategies.
Experience with conducting peer reviews.
Ability to communicate clearly in both written and oral form.
Ability to dive into issues and mentor more junior engineers.
Friendly and engaging personality.
DCS provides engineering, programmatic, and technical support services to the Department of Defense and other customers focused on national security. As employee owners, we recognize that hiring and retaining the best talent is crucial to our mission. Our focus on personal growth and continual improvement is consistent with our corporate goals of professional and business excellence.