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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc.
- **Location:** Sterling Heights, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $127,338.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C++ (Programming Language), Capability Maturity Model Integration, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Object-Oriented Software Development, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Safety, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Software Verification, Information Technology, Bare Metal
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
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## About the Role

* Our client requires that candidates must have an active/current DoD Secret Personnel Clearance (PCL) to start, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
 * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
 * Minimum 4 years of real-time embedded software development and/or software testing experience (or 2 years with a master's degree).
 * Strong object-oriented design and C++ embedded software development skills.
 * Experience with RTOS and/or bare-metal real-time application development.
 * Knowledge of software engineering processes.
 * Familiarity with Ethernet communications.
 * Experience leading a small team of developers.
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills.
 * Working knowledge of EVMS and Control Account Manager/Work Package Manager responsibilities., Preferred Qualifications: Senior Software Engineer
 * Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
 * Knowledge of software management processes.
 * Knowledge of engineering development processes.
 * Familiarity with CMMI and the clients Systems Life Cycle Management.
 * Cybersecurity knowledge, including Risk Management Framework and Authority to Operate processes.
 * Cybersecurity certification.
 * Weapon systems and/or combat vehicle experience.

## Description

* Software lead supporting munitions programs within the clients Systems' Combat Mission Systems organization.
 * Responsible for overall software efforts on assigned contracts and work directives.
 * Supports real-time embedded software development activities.
 * Position consists of approximately 60% software design/development and 40% technical project leadership., * Lead software engineering efforts, including requirements analysis, architecture, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
 * Manage software project execution, including technical, cost, and schedule performance.
 * Support software verification planning, execution, debugging, and review activities.
 * Ensure compliance with Software Quality Assurance and Software Configuration Management processes.
 * Coordinate software safety activities with Safety Engineering.
 * Oversee assigned work packages and project reporting activities.
 * Plan software schedules, builds, and customer milestone reviews.
 * Review software requirements and designs for compliance with customer and contractual requirements.
 * Coordinate with software architects, engineering stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
 * Manage project resources and communicate project status, metrics, risks, and opportunities.
 * Ensure cybersecurity activities are coordinated within the software domain.


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