About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a Software Integration and Test Engineer I for an on-site, temp-to-hire opportunity located in Sterling Heights, MI. This is an entry-level position—recent graduates with relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply. The role supports defense and combat-vehicle systems and requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

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What You’ll Do

This role focuses on integrating and validating real-time, embedded software and associated hardware on vehicle systems. Responsibilities include:

• Integrate and test software applications on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) platforms.
• Integrate hardware modules into combat vehicle systems and maintain the integration testbed.
• Use Ethernet and CAN bus knowledge to test, diagnose, and troubleshoot issues.
• Run cybersecurity hardening scans and support basic network/security remediation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering and vehicle test teams to investigate reported issues and analyze collected data.
• Execute software verification tests and help ensure solutions meet technical, system, performance, process, and quality requirements.
• Document test procedures, results, and problem resolutions; communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Travel to customer sites and vehicle test locations as needed.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Integration and testing experience with software on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Experience building and maintaining software/hardware integration testbeds.
• Working knowledge of Ethernet and CAN bus protocols.
• Familiarity with Git and issue/configuration tools such as Jira or GitLab.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with current engineering tools and computer applications.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills for technical design and development issues.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer/test sites.
• Comfortable working on combat vehicle systems and within a defense environment.

No C2C or staffing partnerships.

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Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field. Recent graduates with internship experience are welcome.
• Practical Linux experience (coursework, projects, internships, or hands-on work).

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Location, Schedule & Compensation

• Location: On-site in Sterling Heights, MI (Sterling Heights, MI).
• Schedule: 9/80 work schedule.
• Employment type: Temp-to-hire (approx. 1 year contract-to-hire). Role is posted as contractor / full-time.
• Pay: $38.00 to $42.00 per hour.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance is required.

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Why Work Here

• Work on mission-critical systems supporting national security.
• Hands-on experience with embedded, real-time software and vehicle systems.
• Mentorship opportunities for recent graduates in a defense/aerospace engineering environment.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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