Contract Professionals
Embedded Linux RTOS/DevSecOps Software Developer
NewPayCompetitive
LocationSterling Heights/Michigan
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 25-00760
- Load components with software images to deploy official software releases in lab environments and vehicles.
- Build and configure VxWorks, Linux, or other embedded operating systems.
- Perform Linux system programming tasks, including driver development and new hardware enablement on embedded Linux systems.
- Integrate various software into build systems.
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software.
- Enable embedded system security using cryptography and secure architectures.
- Manage individual priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
- Experience with Gitlab, Bitbucket, Eclipse, GIT, DOORs, Jira / Bitbucket / Confluence, gdb, or QT is a plus.
- Familiarity with Agile, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment concepts.
- Experience with Linux device drivers, bootloaders, memory maps or other system programming is a strong plus.
- Maintenance of safety-critical systems or real-time systems is desirable.
- Maintenance of one or more build environments such as Buildroot, OpenEmbedded, Python, or in particular Yocto.
- Experience with self-update practices, open source self-updaters.
- Experience with security features such as SELinux, verified boot, and trusted execution environments is a plus.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering required.
- 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with modern CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Jenkins).
- Implement GitOps principles for deployment automation.
- Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
- Scripting & Automation: Write and maintain scripts (Bash, Python, Go, or other languages) to automate operational tasks.
- Capable of developing C and/or C code that can be maintained and updated over decades.
- Ability to troubleshoot low-level software issues and distinguish between hardware and software issues.
- Work closely with developers to improve deployment processes.
- Advocate for DevOps culture and best practices within the organization.
- Document infrastructure, processes, and automation scripts.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications.
- Be a self-starter and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and able to work with all levels of the organization and across functions.
- Organization is essential due to the volume of tasks and projects, with the ability to align with tight deadlines and lead times.
- Work environment includes prototype shop, laboratory, manufacturing, and office.
- Able to work overtime when required.
- Able to bring continuous improvement processes and methodologies to the position. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required. Works well in a team and individually.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Previous experience working on ground combat vehicles desired.
About the Role:
The engineer will focus on integration support for vehicle electronic systems. We are looking to hire a highly motivated individual to support our Software Loader and Verifier/DevSecOps team.
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Additional Information / Desired Experience:
This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance)
US Citizenship Requirement:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
No Subcontract Requirement:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third-party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
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