Overview
Remote
On Site
Contract - W2
Skills
Marketing Intelligence
MI
Real-time
Prototyping
Professional Development
System Integration
Jama
Debugging
Documentation
Root Cause Analysis
Aerospace
DO-178C
ISO 9000
Automated Testing
DoD
Military
Rapid Prototyping
RTOS
Software Testing
Security Clearance
Software Development
Embedded Software
C
C++
Python
Computer Hardware
Requirements Management
IBM Rational DOORS
Testing
Reporting
Test Cases
Embedded Systems
Test Plans
Management
Test Strategy
Process Improvement
Collaboration
Job Details
Join a premier defense engineering team onsite in Warren, MI as a Defense Test Engineer focused on embedded software for military ground vehicles. This is a contract opportunity (6+ months) with a Fortune 500 defense contractor, offering the chance to work on next-generation vehicle systems featuring advanced embedded and real-time technologies.
Help shape the future of military ground vehicles! In this role, you'll be a key player in validating mission-critical embedded software, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and driving systems that matter for national defense. We're looking for a passionate engineer with hands-on military, prototyping, or embedded software experience who's eager to make an impact. You'll gain exposure to complex vehicle architectures, unique real-world test environments, and career-building professional development opportunities-all within a stable, well-resourced organization.
Contract Duration:
6+ Months (with high likelihood of extension)
Required Skills & Experience
6+ years software testing experience (or 3+ years direct military/embedded domain)
Strong expertise in embedded systems & hardware/software integration
Requirements management (DOORS, Jama, or similar)
Debugging, defect documentation, and root cause analysis
Knowledge of military, automotive, or aerospace standards (MIL-STD, DO-178C, ISO 26262)
Test automation experience (Python, C/C++ preferred)
Desired Skills & Experience
DoD/military vehicle program experience
Rapid prototyping or field integration exposure
Familiarity with RTOS and safety-critical software testing
Active security clearance or eligibility
Experience with secure software development/testing
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
70% Embedded Software (C/C++, Python, hardware-in-the-loop environments)
20% Requirements Management Tools (e.g., DOORS)
10% Vehicle Platform Testing/Simulation
Daily Responsibilities
80% Hands On Testing (develop, execute, and report on test cases for embedded systems)
10% Test Planning/Management Duties (test strategy, process improvement)
10% Team Collaboration (cross-functional troubleshooting, stakeholder interaction)
Help shape the future of military ground vehicles! In this role, you'll be a key player in validating mission-critical embedded software, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and driving systems that matter for national defense. We're looking for a passionate engineer with hands-on military, prototyping, or embedded software experience who's eager to make an impact. You'll gain exposure to complex vehicle architectures, unique real-world test environments, and career-building professional development opportunities-all within a stable, well-resourced organization.
Contract Duration:
6+ Months (with high likelihood of extension)
Required Skills & Experience
6+ years software testing experience (or 3+ years direct military/embedded domain)
Strong expertise in embedded systems & hardware/software integration
Requirements management (DOORS, Jama, or similar)
Debugging, defect documentation, and root cause analysis
Knowledge of military, automotive, or aerospace standards (MIL-STD, DO-178C, ISO 26262)
Test automation experience (Python, C/C++ preferred)
Desired Skills & Experience
DoD/military vehicle program experience
Rapid prototyping or field integration exposure
Familiarity with RTOS and safety-critical software testing
Active security clearance or eligibility
Experience with secure software development/testing
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
70% Embedded Software (C/C++, Python, hardware-in-the-loop environments)
20% Requirements Management Tools (e.g., DOORS)
10% Vehicle Platform Testing/Simulation
Daily Responsibilities
80% Hands On Testing (develop, execute, and report on test cases for embedded systems)
10% Test Planning/Management Duties (test strategy, process improvement)
10% Team Collaboration (cross-functional troubleshooting, stakeholder interaction)
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