Embedded SW Developer

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requirements and derive software and system-level solutions
• Design, develop, debug, and maintain software and embedded firmware
• Identify and correct software defects and performance issues
• Develop and refine algorithms to meet system performance and functional requirements
• Create, review, and maintain software and system documentation
• Apply scientific and mathematical modeling to evaluate system behavior and outcomes
• Work with real-time constraints, including timing, resource usage, and interface requirements
• Integrate software across multiple platforms and operational environments
• Support software testing, validation, and quality assurance processes
• Develop and execute test procedures for software components
• Analyze system performance, data flow, and process efficiency
• Recommend improvements to software development standards and documentation practices
• Auxiliary support for software integration into new or modified system environments
• Collaborate across teams and may serve as a technical lead for small groups

Requirements

• Experience developing NSA Type 1 security products and IA security practices
• FPGA-based processor experience (e.g., Xilinx MicroBlaze, Intel Nios/Nios II)
• Cryptographic algorithm development
• NSA Type 1 security validation/testing experience
• Python scripting for automation and testing
• Embedded systems development experience
• Software debugging and performance optimization
• Systems integration in secure or constrained environments

Qualifications

• Mid-Level: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, 4+ years of software development experience
• Senior-Level: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, 10+ years of software development experience

Skills

• Proficiency in C or Rust programming
• Willingness to learn Rust if not already proficient
• Embedded systems development experience
• Software debugging and performance optimization

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in C or Rust programming
• Willingness to learn Rust if not already proficient
• Embedded systems development experience
• Software debugging and performance optimization

Education & Experience

• Mid-Level: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, 4+ years of software development experience
• Senior-Level: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, 10+ years of software development experience

Additional Requirements

• Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph
• Ability to work on-site in a secure, mission-driven environment
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Ability to lead small teams and mentor junior engineers