Embedded Software Engineer 3 with Security Clearance

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer 3, in San Diego, CA. Job ID#218857

Pay Rate: $83 - $88/hr Job Description: 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 controls.

Principal Engineer Embedded Software Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, or 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 libraries
Experience with Yocto/Petalinux or WindRiver Linux
Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+ 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
Ability to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location.

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 Benefits offered to vary by the contract.

Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals /

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