Embedded Cyber Software Engineer – C5ISR & Secure Embedded Systems

Moseley Technical Services•Sterling Heights, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring an Embedded Cyber Software Engineer in Sterling Heights, MI, to support advanced C5ISR and embedded cybersecurity solutions for military ground combat vehicles. This role requires expertise in embedded Linux, VxWorks, cybersecurity engineering, secure embedded systems, BSP development, device drivers, network protocol integration, SDLC execution, and cyber-hardened vehicle architectures supporting mission-critical defense platforms and secure tactical communications systems.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law, and you must be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline (Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering preferred) from an ABET-accredited university
Experience developing and implementing cybersecurity protections for embedded systems
Experience with embedded systems for automotive and/or military systems
Strong proficiency in high-level programming languages: C, C++, C#, Java, or Rust (embedded focus preferred)
Experience with low-level Linux or VxWorks OS internals
Experience with Board Support Packages (BSPs) and hardware/software integration
Experience developing Linux or VxWorks device drivers
Knowledge of network protocols and communication interfaces: TCP/IP, UART, SPI, I2C
Experience across full SDLC phases, including architecture, requirements decomposition, OO development, integration, and test
Experience with reverse engineering and software analysis
Working knowledge of IDEs, version control systems, defect tracking tools, scripting, and CI/CD pipelines
Ability to interpret customer requirements and flow down to technical implementation
Familiarity with electrical Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and electronic hardware troubleshooting
Ability to work non-duty hours or weekends as required
Must meet Anthropometric Size Restrictions for access to military vehicles and be able to climb on vehicles and pass through hatches

Nice To Haves

Active Cybersecurity certifications such as (CISSP, CEH)

Responsibilities

Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical principles to develop software for target hardware platforms
Develop and evaluate hardware/software interfaces and system-level operational performance requirements
Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC): requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, integration, formal test, and sustainment
Develop and maintain software tools, scripts, and XML configuration files to support system configuration and verification
Ensure software compliance with accreditation standards and configuration control requirements
Design and implement data/message protocol transformation mechanisms to enable interoperability across secure data-sharing domains
Develop within a Security Enhanced (SELinux) embedded Linux environment
Perform device driver development and low-level OS integration (Linux/VxWorks)
Integrate and configure firewalls and cybersecurity controls for embedded systems
Conduct peer reviews, track defects, and implement corrective actions
Support cyber test design, environment development, and trade studies, balancing capability, cost, reliability, schedule, and performance
Develop and review technical artifacts, milestone documentation, and Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) to ensure contract compliance