Defense Senior Software Engineer II

Youngsoft, Inc. ( is a global software solutions IT company, delivering digital enterprise business betterment since 1996. Through collaborative engagement and discovery with our clients and vendors, we co-create industry specialized digital products, applications software, process, programs, and project outcomes. Headquartered in metro-Detroit, we leverage "pods" of Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts, Solutions Architects, Software Engineers, and Project Managers, fused with HyperCare through our Global Support Centers. Through inclusivity, we share a singular vision to deliver world-class measurable upside results to our customers. It takes a village – come join ours!

Job Description:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Job Summary:

The Defense Senior Software Engineer II will lead the development of software for both internal projects and external customers. The role will perform requirements gathering, software architecture design, software development, and support troubleshooting and testing of software and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Lead software engineering team to architect, design, develop, test, and deploy software and software systems, including embedded controllers, user interfaces, diagnostics, communications gateways, and data processing tools.

·        Capture and document customer, user, and engineering software requirements.

·        Create and review software work products such as requirements documentation, sequence or timing diagrams, user experience wireframes, process documentation, flowcharts, user stories, test plans, test reports, project planning and schedule documentation, and user guides.

·        Continually lead the development and improvement of software development processes, including code reviews, unit testing, system testing, test plan development, automated testing, project task tracking, team collaboration, continuous integration, bug and issue tracking.

Education and Experience (required):

·        Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.

·        Minimum 6 years of software development experience.

·        Experience with In-Vehicle Software architecture and design.

·        Experience with software languages, technologies, methodologies, API's, database, and Pub/Sub.

·        Working knowledge of best practices in documentation of software and software development.

·        Working knowledge of multi-system integration, Internet of Things (IOT), web app development, and distributed systems integration.

·        Strong working knowledge of software technology architecture and configuration.

·        U.S. Citizen.

Education and Experience (preferred):

·        Strong working knowledge of software languages, technologies, methodologies, API's, database, and Pub/Sub.

·        Experience with Simulink and MATLAB for developing, analyzing, and validating control algorithms and systems.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (required):

·        Ability to develop in C, C , Python

·        Working knowledge of communications protocols and standards including Controller Area, Network (CAN bus), TCP/IP, UDP, DDS and other serial protocols.

·        Ability to perform software troubleshooting – quickly finding and fixing software issues and bugs.

·        Ability to create intuitive, and attractive user interfaces.

·        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.

·        Capable of planning, estimating, scheduling, and coordinating technical aspects of projects.

·        Proven ability to interface with software, network, and hardware development & integration teams.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities (preferred):

·        Ability to manage a small team of software developers.

·        Automotive vehicle knowledge, including hands on mechanical or electrical work

·        Currently holding or the ability to obtain a Secret DOD security clearance.

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