Embedded Software Engineer III with Security Clearance

DPP is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer III for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing industry.

Work Location: Onsite in San Diego, CA Duration: 12 months Terms: W2 Contract Work Authorization: US Citizen; must hold a current/active Secret security clearance Responsibilities:

• In this role, you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic software code bases.
• Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems.
• You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration && Test, in an Agile software development environment.
• You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and contr ols.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience;
• OR a Master's degree with 3 years or a PhD with 1 year of experience.
• Current active US Government Secret Clearance.
• Proficient in C/C++.
• Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE.
• Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software li braries.
• Experience with Yocto/Petalinux or WindRiver Linux.
• Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ul trascale+ and VERSAL).
• Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations.
• Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing.
• Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications.
• Experience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.
• Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Foundational Knowledge with Rust.
• Experience with low level driver development.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications.
• Proficiency working with Linux containers (Docker, Kubernetes or similar container orchestration platforms).
• Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations.
• Experience with RESTful Services.
• Experience with Software Defined Radios.
• Experience with the Avionics Operating System.
• Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet).
• Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado).
• Familiarity with latest NSA Security Standards.
• Familiarity with assembly language.
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers.
• Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals.
• Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase).
• Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti.
• Current active US Government Top Secret Clearance.
• Current active SAP clearance. Interested? Learn more: Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-01304). DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D