Defense Software Engineer II

Roush•Troy, MI

56d•Onsite

About The Position

At Roush, we fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense, and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. The Defense Software Engineer II will design, implement, test, and maintain software architecture for vehicle systems integration. This role involves developing and executing software solutions, performing configuration updates, troubleshooting, and supporting system testing. The engineer will work with moderate guidance, applying knowledge of APIs, coding languages, and multiple layers of software development to deliver robust solutions. This position is in Troy, MI and requires U.S. Citizenship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience
Minimum 2 years of software development experience
Experience in software development, configuration, and testing
Experience with software languages, technologies, methodologies, API's, database, and Pub/Sub
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to develop in C, C++, Python
Ability to perform software troubleshooting – quickly finding and fixing software issues and bugs
Superb verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical data to various audiences and work in a team environment
Able to work independently and handle several assignments simultaneously
Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly assimilate and apply new concepts, business models, and technologies
Working knowledge of best practices in documentation of software and software development

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
Extensive experience with Agile Process methodologies
Experience developing and writing requirements definitions
Experience with In-Vehicle Software architecture and design
Working knowledge of communications protocols and standards including Controller Area, Network (CAN bus), TCP/IP, UDP, DDS and other serial protocols
Capable of planning, estimating, scheduling, and coordinating technical aspects of projects
Automotive vehicle knowledge, including hands on mechanical or electrical work
Proven ability to interface with software, network, and hardware development & integration teams
Currently holding or the ability to obtain a Secret DOD security clearance

Responsibilities

Write, test, and maintain code and scripts for embedded and application-level systems while building a deeper understanding of organizational processes, systems, and customer needs
Produce and maintain clear documentation of software designs, interfaces, and test results to support effective collaboration, future maintenance, and customer deliverables
Identify opportunities to enhance software processes, tools, and coding practices, contributing to greater efficiency, maintainability, and overall product quality
Work closely with fellow software engineers and cross-functional engineering teams to share knowledge, resolve issues, and ensure successful project execution