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Lead Software Engineer

Actalent
Detroit, MI Other
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 9/4/2025

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Job Title: Software Engineer

Job Description

Join our team as a Software Engineer working on established military vehicle platforms. In this role, you will develop software following organizational standards, collaborate with government customers to define requirements, design software based on existing architectures, and integrate and test software post-development. This position offers the opportunity to lead and mentor junior engineers, organize integration and demonstration events, and contribute to scope management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software following organizational standard software processes.
  • Work with government customers to develop and define software requirements.
  • Design software following existing and defined architectures.
  • Integrate and test software post-development.
  • Identify key areas of improvement within the integration process.
  • Support integration events and lead/mentor junior engineers.
  • Organize and support integration and demonstration events.
  • Assist in scope management and organization of tasks for others.

Essential Skills

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience developing with C .
  • Strong knowledge of Linux and experience developing within Linux environments.
  • Experience with repository management tools such as BitBucket or GitLab.
  • Familiarity with project management, git, SELinux, bash scripting, Ethernet, and partitioning.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Understanding of the software development lifecycle, including front-end and back-end development (with a focus on front-end).
  • Experience in project management and communicating project status updates.
  • Experience in requirements definition, modification, or providing input on requirements.


Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $57.69/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $48 - $58

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