Join a hands-on software integration team supporting advanced combat vehicle systems with a focus on Linux-based software integration, hardware/software bring-up, and rigorous testing. This role offers the opportunity to work across engineering and vehicle test environments to solve technical problems, improve system performance, and help ensure reliable mission-ready outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Integrate hardware modules into a combat vehicle system and support end-to-end software integration efforts.
• Deploy and test software applications on Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot software and hardware integration testbeds.
• Use scripting, networking, and diagnostic tools to investigate and resolve technical issues.
• Support cybersecurity hardening activities, vulnerability scans, and system compliance efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering and vehicle test teams to analyze issues, review data, and validate fixes.
• Perform software verification testing and help ensure technical solutions meet quality and performance requirements.
• Work within established engineering practices while supporting customer-facing technical problem solving.

Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of software integration experience.
• Experience integrating software applications on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Working knowledge of packaging software as RPMs and binary executables.
• Familiarity with drivers, shared objects, and static libraries.
• Understanding of Ethernet and CAN bus protocols.
• Experience using Git and Jira/GitLab configuration management tools.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and collaborate across teams.
• Ability to travel to customer sites and work on combat vehicle systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with military or commercial design standards.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-1553.
• Experience with UML modeling tools or DOORS.
• Background in embedded systems or RTOS environments such as VxWorks.
• Knowledge of C and C++ programming.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, or Python.
• Familiarity with Qt Framework and QML-based front-end development.
• Knowledge of secure networking protocols such as SSL/TLS, SSH, and SFTP.
• Experience with Nessus, Coverity, STIG hardening, and virtual machines.
• Exposure to model-based engineering tools such as MagicDraw or Enterprise Architect.
• Experience with NI TestStand and combat vehicle functionality.

Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences can thrive. We value equity, respect, and collaboration, and we encourage qualified candidates to apply and bring their unique strengths to the team.