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# Junior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Belcan
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), JIRA, Configuration Management, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Embedded Software, Real-Time Operating Systems, Simulink, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, VxWorks, DOORS (Software), Git, Information Technology, DO-178B
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nettemps.com/us/en/WA11321BF21C0DA52BC.ntap

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.

 * Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a relevant software engineering role.

 * Hands-on experience with the full software development lifecycle in aerospace or a similar safety-critical industry.

 * Strong proficiency in C programming.

 * Experience developing Embedded software on Real Time operating systems such as VxWorks, LynxOS, or equivalent.

 * Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively in a global, cross-functional team environment.

 * Due to the nature of the work performed, U.S. Citizenship is required.

 * Willingness to relocate to Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Familiarity with DO-178C or other safety-critical software development standards.

 * Experience with debugging tools, configuration management systems, and requirement-tracking applications (eg, DOORS, Git, Jira).

 * Knowledge of avionics systems, propulsion systems, or engine control architectures.

 * Exposure to model-based development tools (eg, Simulink).

 * Demonstrated leadership skills or experience supporting technical planning.

 * Prior collaboration with external vendors or software suppliers.

## Description

* Capture, analyze, document, and review software requirements, design artifacts, source code, and test procedures.

 * Support the development and management of requirements, design, code, and test baselines throughout the project lifecycle.

 * Implement and maintain Embedded software features using C and Real Time operating systems such as VxWorks, LynxOS, or similar platforms.

 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including other engineering disciplines and external software suppliers.

 * Participate in trade studies and technical analyses to support system-level decisions.

 * Assist in planning activities to ensure accurate scoping of technical work.

 * Support the change control process, including change requests, traceability, reporting, and metric generation.

 * Present technical information at internal reviews, program status meetings, and engineering boards.

 * Support issue resolution by working with engineering teams, stakeholders, and customers.