{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7e6137b71e27a194dff4204a","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7e6137b71e27a194dff4204a","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7e6137b71e27a194dff4204a","title":"Embedded Systems Software Engineer (Engineer Software 4)","description":"Date: Jul 21, 2026\n\nLocation: Detroit, MI, Michigan, United States\n\n#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }\n\nCompany: HII's Mission Technologies division\n\nRequisition Number: 29063\n\nRequired Travel: 0 - 10%\n\nEmployment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt\n\nAnticipated Salary Range: $117,262.00 - $145,000.00\n\nSecurity Clearance: Ability to Obtain\n\nLevel of Experience: Senior HI\n\nThis opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.\n\nHII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.\n\nLeadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies\n\nLeadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:\n\nKnow & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.\nBuild Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.\nTake Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.\nCustomer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.\nShape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.\nAct with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.\n\nThese capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.\n\nJob Description\n\nHII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's \"Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024\" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!!\n\nAre you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking talented and motivated Software Developers to join our team!\n\nPosition Summary:\nHII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Embedded Systems DevOps (Software Engineer 4) support and upskill our project teams. The primary goal of this role is to establish modern DevOps practices, design pipeline automation patterns, and drive a cultural pivot toward modernized software engineering. You will serve as a mentor for project teams developing embedded systems for ground vehicle platforms, helping them streamline their development lifecycles and leverage emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities.\n\nThis role is on site in Warren, MI and cannot be done remotely.\n\nCome support our work with US Army's Gound Vehicle System Center and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers!\n\nDetails below!\n\nEssential Job Responsibilities\nPipeline Design & Standardization: Establish, document, and maintain DevOps pipeline automation design patterns tailored for embedded systems with software and hardware in the loop testing, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organizational modernization goals.\nTeam Bootstrapping & Architecture: Assist project teams in setting up their baseline automation architecture and developing pipelines that leverage standardized design patterns while addressing their specific project constraints.\nMentorship & Upskilling: Mentor local project teams to drive the adoption of DevOps practices. Support a cultural pivot toward modern software engineering practices, helping to upskill and organically grow internal team capabilities.\nOperational Support & Debugging: Act as a senior technical escalation point to assist development teams in debugging, troubleshooting, and maintaining pipeline automation infrastructure when necessary.\nAI Integration & Innovation: Investigate, propose, and implement strategies for embedding AI capabilities into project workflows and pipeline automation to achieve measurable capability and efficiency gains (e.g., AI-assisted code reviews, intelligent test selection, automated debugging).\nMinimum Qualifications\n9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.\n3+ years of relevant industry experience blending embedded systems engineering with DevOps/Release Engineering.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance with the US DoD (US Citizenship Required)\n\nEmbedded Systems & Ground Vehicle Domain:\nExtensive experience in embedded software development (C, C++, Rust) for complex hardware systems.\nPreferred: Familiarity with ground vehicle systems architecture, including common communication protocols (e.g., CAN bus, Ethernet, LIN) and middleware (e.g., ROS, AUTOSAR).\nExperience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing environments.\nUnderstanding of safety-critical compliance and quality standards commonly used in automotive or defense ground systems.\n\nDevOps & Pipeline Automation:\nProven expertise in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (gitlab experience is desired).\nStrong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).\nExperience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and their application in cross-compilation and embedded build environments.\nProficiency in scripting languages used for automation (e.g. Python, Bash).\nProficiency in Linux\nMentorship & Leadership\nDemonstrated ability to lead technical transformations and drive cultural shifts within traditional engineering environments.\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex modern DevOps concepts to teams with legacy workflows.\nExperience creating technical documentation, reference architectures, and training materials.\nAI & Emerging Technologies\nFamiliarity with modern AI tools for developers (e.g., LLMs, GitHub Copilot, custom AI agents) and how to securely integrate them into an enterprise CI/CD pipeline.\nForward-thinking mindset with a track record of identifying and evaluating new technologies for process optimization.\nPreferred Requirements\nRelevant experience in a Department of War environment.\nFamiliarity with Department of War and specifically Army Software Modernization Policies.\nSecret Clearance with the US DoD\nPhysical Requirements\nAdequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.\n\nThe listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.\n\nMeet HII’s Mission Technologies Division\nOur team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.\n\nTo learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072\n\nHII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.\n\nWhy HII\nWe build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.\n\nRecognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.\n\nTogether we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.\n\nDo You Need Assistance?\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. 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All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.\n\nHII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.\n\nLeadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies\n\nLeadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:\n\nKnow & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.\nBuild Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.\nTake Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.\nCustomer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.\nShape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.\nAct with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.\n\nThese capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.\n\nJob Description\n\nHII Mission Technologies has been selected as one of Military.com's \"Top 25 Employers for Veterans in 2024\" and we are a Forbes Best Large Employer for 2023!!!\n\nAre you ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking talented and motivated Software Developers to join our team!\n\nPosition Summary:\nHII Mission Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Embedded Systems DevOps (Software Engineer 4) support and upskill our project teams. The primary goal of this role is to establish modern DevOps practices, design pipeline automation patterns, and drive a cultural pivot toward modernized software engineering. You will serve as a mentor for project teams developing embedded systems for ground vehicle platforms, helping them streamline their development lifecycles and leverage emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities.\n\nThis role is on site in Warren, MI and cannot be done remotely.\n\nCome support our work with US Army's Gound Vehicle System Center and join a world class team of groundbreaking scientists and engineers!\n\nDetails below!\n\nEssential Job Responsibilities\nPipeline Design & Standardization: Establish, document, and maintain DevOps pipeline automation design patterns tailored for embedded systems with software and hardware in the loop testing, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and organizational modernization goals.\nTeam Bootstrapping & Architecture: Assist project teams in setting up their baseline automation architecture and developing pipelines that leverage standardized design patterns while addressing their specific project constraints.\nMentorship & Upskilling: Mentor local project teams to drive the adoption of DevOps practices. Support a cultural pivot toward modern software engineering practices, helping to upskill and organically grow internal team capabilities.\nOperational Support & Debugging: Act as a senior technical escalation point to assist development teams in debugging, troubleshooting, and maintaining pipeline automation infrastructure when necessary.\nAI Integration & Innovation: Investigate, propose, and implement strategies for embedding AI capabilities into project workflows and pipeline automation to achieve measurable capability and efficiency gains (e.g., AI-assisted code reviews, intelligent test selection, automated debugging).\nMinimum Qualifications\n9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; 4 years relevant experience with PhD or Juris Doctorate in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experience.\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.\n3+ years of relevant industry experience blending embedded systems engineering with DevOps/Release Engineering.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance with the US DoD (US Citizenship Required)\n\nEmbedded Systems & Ground Vehicle Domain:\nExtensive experience in embedded software development (C, C++, Rust) for complex hardware systems.\nPreferred: Familiarity with ground vehicle systems architecture, including common communication protocols (e.g., CAN bus, Ethernet, LIN) and middleware (e.g., ROS, AUTOSAR).\nExperience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing environments.\nUnderstanding of safety-critical compliance and quality standards commonly used in automotive or defense ground systems.\n\nDevOps & Pipeline Automation:\nProven expertise in designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (gitlab experience is desired).\nStrong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).\nExperience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and their application in cross-compilation and embedded build environments.\nProficiency in scripting languages used for automation (e.g. Python, Bash).\nProficiency in Linux\nMentorship & Leadership\nDemonstrated ability to lead technical transformations and drive cultural shifts within traditional engineering environments.\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex modern DevOps concepts to teams with legacy workflows.\nExperience creating technical documentation, reference architectures, and training materials.\nAI & Emerging Technologies\nFamiliarity with modern AI tools for developers (e.g., LLMs, GitHub Copilot, custom AI agents) and how to securely integrate them into an enterprise CI/CD pipeline.\nForward-thinking mindset with a track record of identifying and evaluating new technologies for process optimization.\nPreferred Requirements\nRelevant experience in a Department of War environment.\nFamiliarity with Department of War and specifically Army Software Modernization Policies.\nSecret Clearance with the US DoD\nPhysical Requirements\nAdequate visual acuity and manual dexterity for meeting the requirements Software Engineer family.\n\nThe listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.\n\nMeet HII’s Mission Technologies Division\nOur team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.\n\nTo learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072\n\nHII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.\n\nWhy HII\nWe build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.\n\nRecognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.\n\nTogether we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.\n\nDo You Need Assistance?\nIf you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.","datePosted":"2026-08-05T00:14:20.536Z","dateModified":"2026-08-05T00:14:20.536Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"HII","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Detroit","addressRegion":"MI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"7e6137b71e27a194dff4204a"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7e6137b71e27a194dff4204a"}}