PGS Worldwide is actively seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer to support ongoing projects for an Aerospace leader in Sterling Heights, MI. This is an initial 12-month contract-to-hire opportunity and I will respond immediately to all qualified candidates. Job Description: Plans and performs a variety of tasks across the areas of software requirements analysis, software architecture and design, implementation (code and unit test), documentation, hardware-software integration, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and software verification testing. The Embedded Software Engineer: Develops, maintains, upgrades, and ports embedded product software and/or product support software to enhance, implement, and support project/system functionality for the assigned technical effort. Mentors less experienced software engineers to help develop their software development, test capabilities, and troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Collaborates across the other engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Systems. Ensures the technical approach is consistent with established engineering principles and practices. Ensures that product outcomes meet customer needs and that customer and company technical, system, performance, process, and quality requirements are met. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in STEM field Minimum of 2 years of experience in real-time embedded software development and/or software testing US Citizenship Development and integration of software applications on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows 10/11 Packaging software as RPMs and binary executables Drivers, DLLs, shared objects, and static libraries C and C++ programming Development of software applications on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows 10/11 Operating Systems Git and Jira/Gitlab Configuration Management tools Object Oriented design and development experience required Exceptional communication (verbal and written) skills are a MUST Familiarity with current computer applications and technologies in applicable engineering disciplines Ability to solve basic technical design and development problems Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with customers to solve technical problems Ability to travel to the customer site Familiarity with relevant military and commercial design standards Familiarity with UML modeling tools Familiarity with M88 functionality and capability Familiarity with DOORS Familiarity with CMMI for development Familiarity with embedded systems Familiarity with Qt Framework for front-end GUIs Familiarity with Ethernet-based protocols (SSL/TLS, SSH, SFTP) Familiarity with Nessus and Coverity cybersecurity scans Familiarity with hardening of systems and applying STIG rules Desired: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science Experience in architectural-level software design using Magic Draw, Enterprise Architect, or similar model-based engineering tools (software developers) Experience using NI TestStand (software testers) Familiarity with combat vehicle functionality and capability Experience with developing VxWorks Job ID: 6651 Military veterans and transitioning military members are encouraged to apply to all PGS Worldwide positions . All of our jobs are military-friendly, and we work with leaders in Aerospace who rely on your military expertise to support mission-critical programs nationwide. As a Veteran Founded company, we know that the military has given you the skills and training you need to succeed in positions like this, and we want to support your success in the civilian sector however we can. We thank you for your service and humbly offer our own in return by helping you take your career to the next level.