Lead Software Developers (RUST) with Security Clearance

Senior Software Engineer - Rust (Embedded & Cyber Systems) Job Summary Our client is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Rust to support the design, development, and modernization of mission-critical embedded and cyber systems. In this role, you will lead the adoption of Rust across software development initiatives, help modernize legacy C/C++ applications, and drive the implementation of secure, high-performance, memory-safe solutions. You will work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, and cross-functional stakeholders throughout the full software development lifecycle to develop innovative solutions supporting advanced defense and cyber technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and adoption of Rust across embedded software development programs.
• Guide the migration and modernization of legacy C/C++ applications into Rust-based architectures.
• Provide technical leadership on Rust development best practices, performance optimization, and memory-safe software design.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software applications and system components.
• Translate customer and system requirements into scalable, maintainable software solutions.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams on system architecture and integration activities.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system issues independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, software design artifacts, test plans, and test procedures.
• Utilize modeling, simulation, prototyping, and testing methodologies to validate software and system performance.
• Conduct code reviews, support defect resolution efforts, and ensure delivery of high-quality software products.
• Contribute to Agile/Scrum teams by participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications

Education & Experience One of the following combinations is required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 6+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Master's degree in a related field with 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 10+ years of relevant software engineering experience in lieu of a degreeTechnical Qualifications
• 3+ years of professional experience developing production software using Rust
• Strong proficiency in C and C++
• Experience developing software for embedded systems, real-time systems, or low-level platform environments
• Strong knowledge of memory safety, concurrency, and performance optimization concepts
• Experience migrating or integrating legacy C/C++ codebases into Rust
• Experience working across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, including ScrumLeadership & Collaboration
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, or establishing software engineering best practices
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded Linux, Board Support Packages (BSPs), device drivers, or real-time operating systems (RTOS)
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration and system-level architecture
• Experience using modeling and systems engineering tools such as IBM Rhapsody, Cameo, or MagicDraw
• Experience with Python or additional modern programming languages
• Knowledge of secure software development, cryptography, cybersecurity, or Information Assurance principles
• Experience supporting highly regulated or mission-critical systems
• Familiarity with standards or certifications such as NSA Type 1, DO-178, or similar environments Security Clearance Requirements
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret Clearance required

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