Software Engineer Contractor Jobs in Detroit, MI

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!  
 
   We are Responsive       We have Integrity            We are Dynamic              We exhibit Excellence

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with a cross functional team of internal and 3rd party resources to institute Software system and derived requirements and document best practices for software requirements generation and management within AM General
• Coordinate external teams to Develop, implement, and maintain software requirements for multiple projects
• Ensure software requirements and traceability are following contract guidelines and procedures and that validated software is compliant to product specifications
• Develop and run requirements models with support from 3rd party experts
• Work to implement procedures to obtain and maintain CMMI and CMMC compliance and certification
• Interact with cross functional AMG team including: Supply Chain, IS&S, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering
• Interact with outside vendors, partners, and customers

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• DOORS Next Gen, IBM Jazz experience and the ability to derive software requirements
• Experience collaborating on programs with internal and external software requirements teams
• Experience developing and documenting derived requirements and models for software
• Experience approving compliant software that meets the developed requirements
• Experience with MBSE a plus
• Experience with CMMI and CMMC a plus
• Experience working in requirements software such as CAMEO
• Ability to utilize Microsoft suite of tools to provide information and updates to upper management 
• Have a related degree in Computer Science, BSEE, or Systems Engineering
• Minimum 5 years experience in the field
• Be able to work solo and as part of a team
• Ability to obtain security clearance

PHYSICAL EFFORT 

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

 Up to 25% travel may be required