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Software Staff Engineer – Embedded Fire Control & Ground Vehicle Systems


Job Location:

Sterling Heights, MI - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 63 - 71
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Software Staff Engineer

Sterling Heights MI

$63.92 - $71.00/Hour

We are hiring a Software Staff Engineer in Sterling Heights MI to support development of advanced embedded software systems for ground combat vehicles and Fire Control platforms within mission-critical defense environments. This role requires expertise in embedded software engineering Fire Control systems C/C RTOS environments DDS middleware vehicle networking Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) Agile development and military vehicle architecture standards supporting next-generation armored combat vehicle technologies.

Responsibilities:

  • Design configure and test a new software development environment for documentation code and test artifacts.
  • Develop embedded software documentation and code across vehicle domains such as Fire Control / lethality displays power management diagnostics software deployment embedded training and board support.
  • Perform software requirements analysis and develop preliminary and detailed software designs using department-approved design tools.
  • Develop software designs that influence overall vehicle architecture and subsystem integration.
  • Write debug and maintain software code in accordance with department standards and procedures.
  • Develop test procedures and perform unit functional and hardware/software integration testing.
  • Debug software issues identified during development integration and qualification testing.
  • Integrate software releases across multiple CSCIs into overall vehicle software releases.
  • Interface with Systems Engineering Project Management Software Quality and other internal teams.
  • Support Agile development activities including daily scrums PI planning retrospectives and demonstrations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
  • Masters degree in Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Software Engineering Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
  • Must be eligible to obtain a U.S. security clearance. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible.
  • 710 years of experience in embedded software engineering defense software development or a related role.
  • Must have Fire Control experience.
  • Experience developing embedded software for ground combat vehicles military platforms or mission-critical systems.
  • Experience with programming languages and tools including C C C# Java Python Git and Bitbucket.
  • Experience with mixed operating system environments including VxWorks Linux RTOS virtualization BSPs and GVOS.
  • Experience with serial and network protocols including RS-232 RS-422 CAN TCP/IP UDP/IP and multicast networking.
  • Experience with DDS Kafka or other publish/subscribe middleware.
  • Experience with Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) architectures.
  • Experience with ground combat vehicle architecture standards or frameworks such as NGVA UKGVA GCIA MOSA SOSA and FACE.
  • Experience using Agile processes and tools.
  • Must be able to work occasional evening and/or weekend overtime as required.
  • Due to the nature of the work this position requires being 100% onsite.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous defense industry experience.
  • Familiarity with Type 1 / Type 2 hypervisors.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with IoT concepts.
  • Experience with Cameo Systems Modeler.
  • Experience supporting continuous improvement processes and methodologies.

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

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  • 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 be eligible for benefits including medical and supplemental insurance and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
  • Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

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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.

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