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Engineer Embedded Software
Job in
San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92108, USA
Listed on 2026-09-15
Listing for:
Actalent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-15
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Unix/Linux, C++ Developer, Embedded Software Engineer, DevOps
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
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 amp 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. Principal Engineer Embedded Software
Basic Qualifications:
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
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
Skills
secret clearance, cryptography, c c++, rust, low level drivers, linux kernel, docker, kubernetes, tcp ip, bare metal
Top Skills Details
secret clearance,cryptography,c c++
Additional
Skills & Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
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
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $110.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k)…
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