Embedded Cyber Software Engineer - Ground Combat Vehicles

Sterling Heights, MI

Contract Position

$73.79-$85.70/Hour

Active Secret Clearance Required to Start

Join an agile, self-driven team of engineers supporting the development and sustainment of embedded cyber software for a family of advanced ground combat vehicles. This role is central to the C5ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance) mission and supports end-to-end cybersecurity architecture, compliance, and implementation across vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop embedded software for secure, mission-critical systems using C, C++, C, Java, or Rust.

• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles to real-time software on Security Enhanced Linux or VxWorks platforms.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define and evaluate hardware/software interfaces and operational performance.

• Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle—from requirements analysis through to integration, testing, and sustainment.

• Develop and maintain scripts, tools, and XML files to automate configuration validation and system setup.

• Implement cybersecurity measures and configuration controls to maintain software in accordance with accreditation standards.

• Develop protocol transformation mechanisms for interoperability across secure networks and domains.

• Design and configure firewalls and other security controls for embedded systems.

• Conduct and contribute to peer reviews, defect tracking, and solution assessments.

• Support and lead trade studies related to Cyber test design, tooling, performance, and system-level impacts.

• Generate, review, and validate design milestone artifacts and CDRLs to ensure technical and contractual compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related STEM field (ABET-accredited).

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher is mandatory.

• Proficiency in embedded software development, particularly using C/C++/C/Java/Rust.

• Experience with Linux or VxWorks operating systems, including kernel-level or low-level programming.

• Knowledge of board support packages (BSPs) and hardware-software integration.

• Skilled in device driver development, reverse engineering, and software analysis techniques.

• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and hands-on experience with firewall integration for embedded systems.

• Familiarity with network protocols such as TCP/IP, UART, SPI, and I2C.

• Experience across the software development lifecycle including architecture, object-oriented development, code/unit testing, and system integration.

• Knowledge of development tools including IDEs, version control systems, defect tracking systems, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Ability to interpret customer-level requirements and decompose into technical specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CEH).

• Familiarity with line-replaceable units (LRUs) and hardware troubleshooting.

• Background in military, defense, or automotive embedded systems.

• Experience with interoperability and multi-domain communications across secure environments.

Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

Still have questions? Reach out toRob- (Email) rob.veulemanmoseleytechnical.comWhat to Expect

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation which may include education, criminal and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will have the opportunity to be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance and a 401K. Appreciation and gratitude for employees is a hallspan of organizations with low turnover.
• Final postion level and pay will be based on experience.

Resources

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Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.

We stand by our 30 year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”