Rust Software Engineer

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Aerospace / Defense Were looking for a mid-level Rust Software Engineer to build and optimize high-performance software supporting simulation, optimization, and decision support in mission-focused environments.

You'll work in a large, production Rust codebase alongside researchers and engineers, turning complex algorithms and research into reliable, performant software. The role spans backend services, databases, frontend applications, and supporting infrastructure, making it a strong fit for an engineer who enjoys solving challenging technical problems and seeing research become operational capability.

What Youll Do Develop and maintain production software in a large Rust codebase

Design and optimize performance-sensitive algorithms and computational workloads

Build backend services using technologies such as Axum and Tokio Integrate software with databases, frontend applications, APIs, and infrastructure

Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and end users to translate complex technical concepts into practical software

Help evolve research-driven capabilities into scalable, maintainable production systems

Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field3+ years of professional software engineering experience

Strong experience developing production-grade, performance-sensitive software in Rust Experience developing backend services with Axum or similar frameworks

Experience with asynchronous programming, preferably using Tokio Strong software engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills

Experience working across the software stack, including familiarity with web application development

Ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, engineers, and end usersU.S. citizenship required ACTIVE SECRET Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCEWhy This Role This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging, mission-critical software where performance matters and your work directly contributes to real-world capabilities. Youll have the chance to operate at the intersection of advanced research and production engineering, working with a highly technical team to turn sophisticated algorithms into software that performs in the real world.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field3+ years of professional software engineering experience

Strong experience developing production-grade, performance-sensitive software in Rust Experience developing backend services with Axum or similar frameworks

Experience with asynchronous programming, preferably using Tokio Strong software engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills

Experience working across the software stack, including familiarity with web application development

Ability to collaborate effectively with researchers, engineers, and end usersU.S. citizenship required ACTIVE SECRET Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications ACTIVE TS/SCI CLEARANCEWhy This Role This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging, mission-critical software where performance matters and your work directly contributes to real-world capabilities. Youll have the chance to operate at the intersection of advanced research and production engineering, working with a highly technical team to turn sophisticated algorithms into software that performs in the real world.

Why is This a Great Opportunity :

Were looking for a mid-level Rust Software Engineer to build and optimize high-performance software supporting simulation, optimization, and decision support in mission-focused environments.