We are looking for a high-quality, energetic software/ embedded systems engineer, experienced in C, to join our team to turn futuristic R&D ideas into practical solutions to important problems.
If you are a person that fits the bill, and you like to work on things that truly matter, apply to this req to learn more.
The successful applicant will play a key support role in creating and transitioning advanced SW/embedded systems technology for ensuring security of mission critical systems, such as drones, ground robots, and satellites.
Our R&D activities in this area focus on implementing foundational technologies, security subsystems, and testbeds for such mission-critical systems, including encryptors for secure communication and storage, and secure processors.
Knowledge and significant experience in (required skills):
Extensive experience developing systems in the C programming language, including embedded systems
Experience developing systems running directly on the processor or microcontroller (i.e., bare metal)
Experience with hard real-time systems
Development in the Linux environment and using the GNU toolchain
Experience with a scripting language such as: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, PowerShell.
Experience with any of the following is a strong plus:
Embedded C for FPGA-based soft processors and hard processors
Experience with C++, Python, and Rust
Experience with implementation of cryptographic algorithms and security-oriented subsystems
Knowledge of secure system development or interest and willingness to learn
Requirements analysis, trade-space analysis, and system engineering
Hardware and software testing
Government requirements, documentation, and accreditation of DoD systems
Knowledge of database and server-side programming
Ideal candidates would have an active clearance and have industry experience developing COMSEC systems; this experience is not required but would be highly valued.
** 3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.
This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.
This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.
Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position **