DCS Corp

Embedded Software Technical Lead

DCS Corp$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required due to customer sensitivity.
  • Bachelor's Degree plus 12 years in a relevant engineering field.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.
  • Strong knowledge of programming languages (C++, C#, C) and build scripts.
  • Experience with full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Strong command of Linux, including command line and networking administration.
  • Familiarity with git and Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence).

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of defining software requirements and design.
  • Evaluate and identify system/software solutions for Army vehicle challenges.
  • Oversee project sustainment with multiple software components (CSCI).
  • Collaborate with other software leads to share expertise.
  • Engage with functional groups to define and adjust project scope.
  • Coordinate tasks through issue tracking and support engineers.
  • Establish and maintain Software Development Environment and strategies.

Benefits

  • Hands-on leadership role in a technically advanced team.
  • Opportunity to work on military vehicle system software.
  • Potential for professional growth through mentoring younger engineers.
  • Engagement with a variety of functional and engineering teams.
  • Participation in critical defense projects that impact national security.
Full Job Description
This is an opportunity to join a fast paced program with DCS Corp's U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Ground Vehicle Systems Center engineering group located in Warren, MI. As an Embedded Software Technical Lead, you will be hands-on in leading a technically advanced software team in the development of embedded military vehicle system software.

Essential Job Functions:

Provide active participation and leadership in the execution of defining software requirements, software design, implementation using Programming Languages such as C++, C#, C, etc., test and installation for the integration Software Solutions onto combat and tactical vehicle systems.

Provide expertise in evaluating and identifying system and software solutions that address Army Ground Vehicle requirements and challenges.

Lead the project sustainment with multiple CSCIs being developed.

Working with other SW leads, sharing opinions/experience.

Working with functional groups to define the project scope, working with our gov't customer when scope is adjusted to accurately and professionally define team limitations.

Working with multiple groups/teams and coming to a consensus on the scope definition based on requirement specifications.

Coordinating tasking through issue tracking system, running down scope, tagging up with engineers to assist with their features/bugs, etc.

Working with multiple groups/teams and assessing the "what's really needed" from conflicting group opinons.

Establish and maintain Software Development Environment and Software Branch Strategies.

Required Skills:

Due to the sensitivity of customer related requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Bachelor's Degree plus 12 years of experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar engineering degree.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Must be willing to be onsite and open to occasional travel.

Familiar with and has run/lead projects with the full SDLC.

Strong knowledge of Software Programming Languages such as C++, C#, C, etc. and the development of build scripts for software releases.

Strong Linux knowledge (command line, networking, administration, cyber).

Competent with git and the Atlassian toolsuite (Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence) or similar (like GitLab).

Understanding of Requirements Management and the usage of DOORS to maintain them.

Experience in developing Software Architectures and Detailed Software Designs that allow for modularity, commonality and reuse.

Experience with designing and integrating software with Middleware, Real-Time Operating Systems, Drivers and component Hardware.

Experience with SysML and/or UML Architectural Development.

Experience with formal Software Verification activities and designing software with regards to potential Test Automation.

Experience with Configuration Management activities and software repository Branch Strategies.

Experience with conducting peer reviews.

Ability to communicate clearly in both written and oral form.

Ability to dive into issues and mentor more junior engineers.

Friendly and engaging personality.

About DCS Corp

DCS Corp is a defense and aerospace company that provides engineering and technical support services to clients in the United States government and commercial sectors. The company was founded in 1977 and has grown to become a leading provider of engineering and technical services in the defense and aerospace industries. DCS Corp's services include systems engineering, software development, and logistics support, among others. The company is known for its expertise in advanced technology and has been recognized for its contributions to the defense and aerospace industries.
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1,200 employees
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Founded
1977

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