Rust Software Developer Level 6 Job Herndon area,Virginia USA,Software Development

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 an 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 embedded 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 Magic Draw/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 an active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

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