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Senior Software Engineer

The Ash Group
Sterling, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 6/6/2026 CLOSED ON 6/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer position at The Ash Group?

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Summary

The Ash Group is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for our client, a global leader providing advanced systems and support in defense, aerospace, and security. This is a 12-month contract (possible contract to hire) working in Sterling Heights, MI (Onsite) offering a pay rate of $60 per hour based on skillset.


Role Details

  • Compensation: Up to $60/hr W2
  • Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and direct primary care benefits. After six months of employment, enjoy a 4% matched 401(k) plan with immediate 100% vesting.
  • Duration: 12-month contract
  • Location: Sterling Heights, MI (Onsite) )


What You’ll Be Doing

  • Responsible for working on programs involving the development, maintenance, upgrade, and porting of embedded product software and/or product support software to enhance, implement, and support project/system functionality for the assigned technical effort
  • Mentors less experienced software engineers to help develop their software development and test capabilities, and troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborates across the other engineering disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Systems
  • Ensures that the technical approach is consistent with established engineering principles and practices
  • Ensures that product outcomes meet customer needs and that customer and company technical, system, performance, process, and quality requirements are met


What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is a must
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in real-time embedded software development and/or software testing; can be 2 years with a master’s degree
  • Familiarity with Qt Framework for front-end GUIs utilizing QML is required
  • Familiarity with Ethernet-based protocols (SSL/TLS, SSH, SFTP)
  • Familiarity with current computer applications and technologies in applicable engineering disciplines
  • Must have recent experience with C and C programming
  • Python programming is a must


Apply today if you have a passion for real-time, embedded software development, integration, and testing.


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