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# Cyber Software Development Engineer (C5)

- **Company:** Moseley Technical Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Sterling Heights, MI, United States
- **Salary:** $155,709.0 - $177,840.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Bug Tracking Systems, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Configuration Management, Communications Protocols, CompTIA Security+, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Linux, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Interoperability, Network Protocols, Object-Oriented Software Development, Program Analysis, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, Reverse Engineering, Security Software, Software Licensing Audit, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, VxWorks, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Scripting, Cisco Discovery Protocol, Serial Peripheral Interface, Selinux, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/398190430

## About the Role

compliance Qualifications: * 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 Preferred Qualifications: * Active Cybersecurity certifications such as (CISSP, CEH) Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer. Your Recruiter What to Expect * Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications. * Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical, High School Diploma/Equivalency

## Description

Check out this new opportunity! Embedded Cyber Software Engineer Onsite in Sterling Heights, MI Estimated Pay Range: $74.86 - $85.50/Hour 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. 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


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