Talascend is currently seeking a Defense Software Engineer II for a contract opportunity with our client in Warren, Michigan.
Overview
The Defense Software Engineer II will design, implement, test, and maintain software architecture for vehicle systems integration. This role involves developing and executing software solutions, performing configuration updates, troubleshooting, and supporting system testing.
Responsibilities
- Write, test, and maintain code and scripts for embedded and application-level systems, with an emphasis on front-end application logic and user interface behavior.
- Develop and maintain clear documentation for software designs, interfaces, and test results, including user interface workflows and interactions logic.
- Identify opportunities to enhance software processes, tools, and coding practices, contributing to greater efficiency, maintainability, and overall product quality.
- Work closely with fellow software engineers and cross-functional engineering teams to share knowledge, resolve issues, and ensure successful project execution.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 2 years of software development experience.
- Preferred: Masters degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Requirements
- Experience developing user-facing software, graphical user interfaces or visualization layers.
- Experience in software development, configuration, and testing.
- Experience with software languages, technologies, methodologies, APIs, database, and Pub/Sub.
- U.S. Citizen.
- Ability to develop in C, C++, Python.
- Experience working with front-end frameworks, UI toolkits, or visualization libraries.
- Understanding of usability principles, human-machine interaction, and responsive design concepts.
- Ability to perform software troubleshooting, quickly finding and fixing software issues and bugs.
- Superb verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical data to various audiences and work in a team environment.
- Able to work independently and handle several assignments simultaneously.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to quickly assimilate and apply new concepts, business models, and technologies.
- Working knowledge of best practices in documentation of software and software development.
- Currently holding or the ability to obtain a Secret DOD security clearance.
- Travel Requirements: 15%
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with modern front-end technologies, frameworks, or UI toolkits (e.g., Qt, LVGL, React, web-based UI frameworks, or similar).
- Familiarity with data visualization, real-time data display, or control systems interfaces.
- Understanding of software architecture principles and interface-driven design.
- Automotive vehicle knowledge, including hands on mechanical or electrical work.
- Proven ability to interface with software, network, and hardware development & integration teams.
Shift
Full time in office - Will not be working from home. Must be onsite during the hours of 9:00-3:30pm start and end times are flexible.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of this position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background check and drug screen may be required for this position.
If you are interested in other positions with Talascend, please visit our website at www.talascend.com.
Talascend is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.
