Job purpose
IDV USA is seeking a Field Software Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and integration of software solutions for military and specialty vehicle platforms. The Field Software Engineer will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop embedded and application-level software, support system integration activities, and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong software development skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. The candidate should also be willing to travel (up to 60%) for meetings (customers, suppliers, collaborators), conferences, demonstrations, sales, trials or training purposes.
Duties and responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and embedded systems for vehicle platforms and related technologies.
- Develop software requirements, architecture, and design documentation.
- Participate in system integration, verification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product lifecycle.
- Perform software debugging, performance analysis, and root cause investigations.
- Develop and execute unit, integration, and system-level tests.
- Support vehicle testing, field demonstrations, and customer evaluations as required.
- Ensure software development activities comply with internal quality standards and customer requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.
- Maintain configuration management and version control of software products.
- Prepare technical reports, procedures, and documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of software development experience.
- Proficiency in C, C++, and/or C#.
- Experience with software development tools, debugging, and version control systems (Git preferred).
- Knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with embedded systems and real-time software development.
- Familiarity with CAN Bus, automotive communication protocols, or vehicle electronics.
- Experience in defense, automotive, aerospace, or industrial vehicle industries.
- Knowledge of Linux and Windows development environments.
- Experience with model-based design and simulation tools.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and secure software development practices.
- Understanding of military vehicle systems and defense industry standards.
Working conditions
- Ability to work in an office, laboratory, manufacturing, and vehicle test environment.
- Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to travel up to 60%, for meetings (customers, suppliers, collaborators), conferences, demonstrations, sales, trials or training purposes.
Security Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in the United States.
- Ability to obtain and maintain any required government security clearance.
Direct reports
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IDV USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
