Senior Embedded Software Engineer – RUST

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As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer – RUST
, you’ll lead the design and development of cyber‑secure embedded software for satellite avionics and payload data‑processing systems. You’ll implement real‑time monitoring, Linux board support packages, and low‑level interfaces for sensors, communication buses, radios, and COMSEC devices. You’ll work closely with Systems, Hardware, and FPGA teams to deliver secure, rugged, and reliable Low‑S WaP solutions for aerospace applications. In addition, you’ll provide mentorship and SME‑level guidance to support the growth and success of the engineering team.

• Design and implement secure software for multi‑core processors integrated with FPGA systems (Xilinx, Microsemi, Microchip, Vorago) using C/C++ and RUST.
• Develop multi‑core solutions for embedded systems on ARM Cortex and RISC‑V architectures.
• Lead the development of Embedded Linux solutions, managing inter‑process and multi‑core communications, and integrate with other RTOS implementations as needed.
• Build RFC‑compliant high‑speed networking and security protocols (IP, TLS, IPsec) for embedded systems.
• Integrate hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, PCI, PCIe, Ethernet, and Space Wire) to ensure seamless system operation.
• Apply cryptographic principles (AES, RSA, ECDSA, ECDH, Secure Boot, Root of Trust, Zero Trust, signed applications) to secure software.
• Drive development and testing of reusable, high‑quality software modules while ensuring Secure System best practices are followed.
• Translate complex customer and system‑level requirements into robust, scalable software designs.
• Collaborate on system integration, debugging, and validation of software on custom hardware platforms.
• Maintain software configuration, defect tracking, and release management throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers through design reviews and code walkthroughs.

• Cycler Secure Embedded Development: design and implement secure, reliable software for multi‑core embedded systems.
• System‑level Leadership: independently drive complex software projects while mentoring the team.
• Hardware/Software Integration: interpret schematics, hardware documentation, and integrate software with complex embedded systems.
• Technical Communication: document designs, communicate technical concepts, and collaborate across disciplines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 9 or more years of experience developing secure embedded systems and software.
• Proficiency in RUST and C/C++ for embedded systems and low‑level driver development.
• Advanced proficiency in memory‑managed embedded languages such as Rust, Go, or similar.
• Experience with RTOS‑based development and real‑time system constraints.
  
  Ability to interpret schematics and hardware documentation for driver and software development.
• Proficient in networking and communication protocols, including secure communication standards.
• Familiarity with cryptographic principles and their application in embedded systems.
• Experience with software integration, debugging, and system‑level validation.
• Excellent problem‑solving, documentation, and technical communication skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and support junior engineers in a collaborative environment.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.

The starting base salary for this position ranges from $170,000 to $190,000 per year
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