Sr. Embedded Software Engineer – C++, Cryptography

Role: Sr. Embedded Software Engineer – C++, Cryptography
Duration: 12 months (Contract)
Location:Work Location: San Diego, CA (On-Site)
Work Authorization: ; must hold a current/active Secret security clearance

Key Skills: C/C++ Programming, Cryptographic Software Development, Embedded Linux (Yocto, PetaLinux, or Wind River Linux), Xilinx FPGA/SoC Platforms (Zynq, UltraScale+, or Versal platforms), Secure Networking Protocols (HAIPE, OTNK, IKE, TCP/IP, and network configuration)

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience;
• OR a 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 WindRiver 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.

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 AdaMulti.
• Current active US Government Top Secret Clearance.
• Current active SAP clearance.

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