Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Principal Embedded Software Engineer position at HRU Tech, on-site in Sterling Heights, MI, with contract-to-hire potential for defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement real-time embedded software, integrate components, and verify functionality across platforms.
• Support the full software development lifecycle, including requirements capture, architecture, design, implementation, unit testing, hardware/software integration, verification, and validation.
• Develop software for Linux based real-time targets or bare-metal environments.
• Facilitate simulated and live system testing activities.
• Collaborate with cross functional engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure software solutions meet customer, technical, quality, cybersecurity, and performance requirements.
• Promote secure software development practices and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex software issues and contribute to problem-solving efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their technical development.
• Lead software engineering activities across assigned programs, projects, or work directives.
• Develop software project schedules, execution plans, and resource allocation strategies.
• Monitor technical performance, cost, schedule, and quality metrics.
• Support software verification planning and execution.
• Coordinate with Safety Engineering to ensure safety-critical software requirements are properly implemented.
• Participate in formal milestone reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, and TRR.
• Oversee Control Accounts and/or Work Packages as assigned.
• Support EVMS reporting and Estimates at Complete.
• Provide technical direction, tasking, and work assignments to project personnel.
• Communicate program status, risks, technical updates, and resource needs to leadership and customers.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to meet program objectives.
• Ensure adherence to Software Quality Assurance and Configuration Management processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field; Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering degrees preferred.
• 6+ years of embedded software development and/or testing experience
• 4+ years of experience with a Master’s degree
• 2+ years of experience with a PhD
• Experience with real-time embedded software development
• Programming experience in C, C++, and Python
• Experience with Linux operating systems and/or bare-metal embedded development
• Experience with object oriented software design and development
• Familiarity with Ethernet communications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve complex technical design, development, integration, and testing challenges
• Ability to collaborate effectively with customers and cross-functional engineering teams
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed

Additional Qualifications for Team Lead Candidates

• Working knowledge of EVMS principles
• Experience as a Control Account Manager or Work Package Manager
• Experience leading small software development teams
• Ability to provide technical direction and coordinate work across software engineering personnel
• Strong presentation, communication, and meeting facilitation skills
• Experience communicating technical status, risks, issues, and recommendations to leadership and customers

Preferred Qualifications (Both Roles)

• Ada programming experience
• Experience with Git, GitLab, and Jira
• Experience with Qt Framework and QML
• Experience with DOORS
• Familiarity with CMMI development processes
• Experience with Nessus and Coverity cybersecurity scanning tools
• Experience with system hardening and STIG implementation
• Familiarity with military and commercial design standards
• Cybersecurity and Risk Management Framework knowledge
• Experience obtaining or maintaining ATO compliance
• Weapon systems and/or combat vehicle experience
• Active Secret Clearance

Technologies

• C, C++, Python
• Linux
• Qt Framework and QML
• DOORS
• Git, GitLab, Jira
• Nessus, Coverity
• Ada
• STIG
• EVMS

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• 7 paid holidays
• 10 days PTO
• Additional PTO available in direct hire

Work Environment

• On-site role in Sterling Heights, Michigan with no remote work
• 1st shift day schedule under a 9/80 plan: 9 hours Mon through Thu, 8 hours every other Friday, and alternate Friday off
• Occasional overtime at 1.5x
• Background check and drug screening may be required, including cannabis testing
• HRU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location and Compensation Details

• Location: Sterling Heights, MI
• Compensation: 73.69 USD per hour, overtime 1.5x over 40 hours

Citizenship and Security Clearance

• Role supports a major defense contractor and requires U.S. citizenship due to the nature of work and clearance eligibility
• An active clearance is not required to start; candidates must meet U.S. citizenship requirements for future clearance eligibility
• Permanent Residents/Green Card holders and applicants requiring temporary work authorization (F1-CPT, F1-OPT, H-1B, TN, etc.) are not eligible

How to Apply

• Apply for this job with your current resume
• HRU Tech will respond with feedback on your application the same day
• Proceed to an online screening conversation to review requirements and ask questions
• Receive further feedback and potential progression to next steps; the typical process from start to selection is under 24 hours