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Job Location:
Washington D.C., DC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
1 hour ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Senior RUST Software Engineer (Top Secret Clearance) Embedded Systems Washington DC (Onsite)
Location: Washington DC (Onsite Full-Time)
Clearance: Active Secret or Top Secret REQUIRED (multiple mentions throughout for visibility filtering)
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
Travel: 30% for onboarding integration and cross-site collaboration
Relocation: Available
About the Opportunity:
A leading U.S.-based aerospace defense and cyber-technology innovator is seeking a Senior RUST Software Engineer with an Active Secret or Top-Secret clearance to support the next generation of mission-critical embedded and cyber-resilient systems.
This is a high-impact hands-on engineering role for an expert-level RUST developer who can lead adoption guide technical strategy and modernize embedded architectures. You will operate as a key engineering authority on a Scrum team influencing coding standards memory-safe practices and conversions from legacy C/C into RUST.
This environment is onsite secure collaborative and fast-moving designed for senior engineers who thrive on solving complex technical challenges with national-security importance.
Role Highlights:
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Lead the adoption deployment and scaling of RUST across embedded development teams.
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Drive conversion of legacy C/C codebases into RUST with memory-safe best practices.
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Partner with cross-functional engineering teams on architecture integration and system design.
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Support all phases of the SDLC including requirements design implementation H/S integration and testing.
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Conduct complex root-cause analysis and independently create robust engineering solutions.
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Mentor junior engineers influence standards and establish best practices.
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Develop device drivers BSPs and embedded real-time OS components (VxWorks Integrity Linux).
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Execute modeling prototyping test planning defect tracking and technical documentation.
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Work onsite in a secure environment with occasional travel to other U.S. engineering locations.
Required Qualifications:
To be considered candidates must meet all requirements below:
Clearance Requirements (High Priority)
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Active Secret clearance (minimum required)
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Top Secret preferred (referenced repeatedly for ranking visibility)
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Must be U.S. Citizen and eligible for program-specific access.
Technical Requirements:
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12 years of experience (or 16 years without a degree) in software engineering embedded systems or computer engineering.
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5 years of hands-on RUST development experience for production or mission-critical systems.
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Deep expertise with C/C embedded real-time OS (RTOS) and object-oriented design.
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Proven experience guiding software architecture RUST adoption and memory-safe design patterns.
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Strong SDLC experience across requirements design implementation integration and test.
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Ability to support a 100% onsite role in a secure facility.
Preferred Skills:
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Embedded RUST development for real-time or safety-critical systems
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Migration and architecture of C/C systems into RUST
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UML modeling tools (Magic Draw Cameo Rhapsody)
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Experience with cryptography cyber IA controls or secure communications
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Experience with Type 1 DO-178 or similar SW certification frameworks
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Experience developing device drivers or Board Support Packages
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Strong communication skills and ability to drive technical consensus
Compensation & Benefits:
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Competitive Base Salary
Full benefits package
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9/80 schedule with alternate Fridays off
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Relocation assistance
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Interview travel reimbursement
Ideal Candidate Profile:
The strongest applicants will be:
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Senior-level engineers with expert RUST skills
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Experienced in embedded safety-critical or cyber-protected systems
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Currently holding Top-Secret clearance
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Comfortable leading architecture and modernization initiatives
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Passionate about secure memory-safe programming and RUST best practices
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Ready to operate at the intersection of embedded engineering cyber and mission-critical hardware
How to Apply:
If you meet the clearance and technical requirements we invite you to apply immediately. This is a rare high-impact opportunity supporting nationally significant programs. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 24 hours.
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