Principal Embedded Cryptographic Software Engineer
Job in
San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listed on 2026-07-18
Listing for:
CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Unix/Linux, Software Engineer, C++ Developer, Embedded Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Principal Embedded Cryptographic Software Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 3 years or a PhD with 1 year of experience
- Current active US Government Secret Clearance
- Proficient in C/C++
- Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE
- Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries
- Experience with Yocto/Petalinux or Wind River Linux
- Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+ and VERSAL)
- Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
- Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing
- Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications
- Experience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.
- Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process
- Ability to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location.
- In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic software code bases.
- Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems.
- You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test, in an Agile software development environment.
- You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
- Foundational Knowledge with Rust
- Experience with low level driver development
- Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
- Proficiency working with Linux containers (Docker, Kubernetes or similar container orchestration platforms)
- Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
- Experience with RESTful Services
- Experience with Software Defined Radios
- Experience with the Avionics Operating System
- Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)
- Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado)
- Familiarity with latest NSA Security Standards
- Familiarity with assembly language
- Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
- Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals
- Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase)
- Familiarity with Green Hills Ada Multi
- Current active US Government Top Secret Clearance
- Current active SAP clearance
- Bachelor's Degree is required.
- School must be accredited.
- 9/80A workweek. This position will serve on-site at the Rancho Carmel Site in San Diego, CA.
- Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
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