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Rust Software Developer Level 6 with Security Clearance

Chipton Ross, Inc.Herndon, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 16 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Rust Software Developer Level 6 for a contract opportunity in Herndon, VA. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * U.S. citizenship with a Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
* Bachelor's or Masters degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
* 3+ years of experience developing Rust software for production systems with a deep understanding of the language.
* 10+ Years of experience developing emebedded software systems.
* Experience with C\C++ development and object-oriented design.
* Experience with development of embedded systems.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES * Support the engineering team members in embedded software application development specifically with Rust.
* Lead the adoption and deployment of Rust and associated techniques, idioms, design patterns, and tooling throughout multiple product lines.
* Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware.
* Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.
* Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test.
* Investigate root causes of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team.
* Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
* Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results.
* Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects.
* Utilize a variety of software languages (primarily Rust, C/C++, and Python developing code for embedded real time operating systems (VxWorks, Linux, Integrity)). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * Experience converting C\C++ code to Rust.
* Experience developing Rust software for embedded systems.
* Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo.
* Experience developing device drivers and Board. • Support Packages for real-time embedded systems.
* Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography.
* Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO-178. REQUIRED EDUCATION * Accredited Bachelor's or Masters degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. WORK HOURS Full-Time-1st Shift. ADDITIONAL * U.S. citizenship with a Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. * Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date. * Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

Skills

Rust
Embedded Systems
C++
Python

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