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Embedded Rust Software Engineer (Clearance Required)
Summary
We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for critical platforms. In this role, you will work on C and Rust code baselines, architecting embedded solutions, and ensuring software quality through robust testing and documentation. This position may require occasional travel (about 5%) for customer meetings and off-site development/testing.
Role Responsibilities
Summary
We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for critical platforms. In this role, you will work on C and Rust code baselines, architecting embedded solutions, and ensuring software quality through robust testing and documentation. This position may require occasional travel (about 5%) for customer meetings and off-site development/testing.
Role Responsibilities
- Design and develop embedded software, focusing on C and Rust.
- Perform trade studies and embedded architecture design for Rust-based solutions.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation: Requirements Specs (SHRS, IRS), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Design Descriptions (SHDD).
- Develop and execute unit, integration, and acceptance test plans.
- Manage configuration control for software development items.
- Work within Agile and Waterfall development environments.
- Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
- Identify and implement process and tool improvements.
- Stay current with emerging embedded and Rust technologies.
- Collaborate in a high-performance, mission-driven team environment.
- Other tasks as assigned.
- Active US Government Secret Security Clearance (US citizenship required).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2 years of experience in embedded software development, including C-to-Rust code conversion, low-level embedded software design, and coding in both C and Rust.
- Hands-on experience with embedded processors, SoC development, and ARM-based systems integration with firmware.
- 5 years of embedded software development experience.
- Proficiency in constrained Rust environments (no-std, heapless), ANSI C, and Python.
- Experience with openOCD, gdb, and AMD Zynq UltraScale MPSoC ZCU102 Evaluation Kit.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for low-level embedded issues, including memory management.
- Familiarity with SEI CMMI processes for small, agile teams.
- Understanding of NSA High Assurance Certification process and relevant US DoD systems.
- Analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to visualize outcomes, assess technical risks, and think creatively.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills with a positive, adaptable work ethic.