DevSecOps Engineer/Embedded Linux RTOS Software Developer

Job Title:DevSecOps Engineer / Embedded Linux RTOS Software Developer

Location:Sterling Heights, MI
Employment Type:Contract
Pay Range:Competitive - Based on Experience

About the Role:
Our client is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer / Embedded Linux RTOS Software Developer to support the integration of advanced vehicle electronic systems. This position focuses on DevSecOps practices, embedded Linux development, CI/CD automation, and long-term software support for mission-critical military vehicle platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience with embedded software development, automation, and modern DevSecOps tools in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support integration of embedded software for advanced vehicle electronic systems.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Implement GitOps principles to automate software deployment processes.
• Work with source control tools including Git, GitLab, and Bitbucket.
• Utilize development environments such as Eclipse, Visual Studio Code, and Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Manage requirements using DOORS and track work through Jira and GitLab Issues.
• Support collaboration using Confluence, GitLab Wiki, and related knowledge management tools.
• Debug software using GDB and develop applications utilizing Qt.
• Develop and maintain C/C++ software for long-term maintainability.
• Create automation scripts using Bash, Python, Go, or similar scripting languages.
• Support Linux device drivers, bootloaders, memory maps, and embedded system programming.
• Maintain build environments including Yocto, Buildroot, OpenEmbedded, and Python-based build systems.
• Support security technologies including SELinux, verified boot, and trusted execution environments.
• Troubleshoot hardware and low-level software integration issues.
• Document infrastructure, automation processes, and development procedures.
• Collaborate with software developers to improve deployment workflows and DevSecOps practices.
• Support Agile software development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong experience with DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with Git, GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira, DOORS, and Confluence.
• Experience developing embedded software in C and C++.
• Strong Linux development experience, including embedded Linux and RTOS environments.
• Experience with Yocto, Buildroot, or OpenEmbedded build systems.
• Experience writing automation scripts in Bash, Python, Go, or similar languages.
• Ability to troubleshoot low-level hardware and software issues.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship may be required.

Why Join CPI?
Contract Professionals, Inc. (CPI) has connected engineering, technical, and defense professionals with industry-leading employers for over 40 years. We provide personalized recruiter support, competitive compensation, and opportunities to work on innovative, mission-critical defense programs while advancing your technical career.

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