Embedded Software Engineer IV - RUST

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As an Embedded Software Engineer IV – RUST
, you’ll drive engineering excellence as a highly experienced individual contributor, delivering advanced embedded software for satellite avionics and payload processing systems. You’ll design, implement, integrate, and optimize complex, Low‑SWaP embedded solutions for high‑performance and resource‑constrained systems. You’ll provide system‑level insight, work independently on advanced technical assignments, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure delivery of reliable and secure aerospace and defense solutions.

• Develop and Optimize Software Solutions:
  Design, implement, and optimize embedded software for multi‑core processors integrated with FPGAs (Xilinx, Microsemi, Microchip, Vorago) and resource‑constrained environments.
• Architect Memory‑Managed Systems:
  Build scalable, modular software that interfaces with custom hardware, sensors, radios, buses, and COMSEC devices.
• Linux and Boot loader Expertise:
  Develop and integrate Linux board support packages (BSPs), configure bootloaders (U‑Boot, GRUB), and perform kernel‑level customizations.
• Implement Networking and Security Protocols:
  Own implementation of high‑speed networking and secure communications protocols (IP, TLS, IPsec) per RFC standards and project requirements.
• Develop RUST Drivers and Middleware:
  Design, implement, and test drivers and middleware supporting SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO, PCIe, Ethernet, or Space Wire interconnect standards.
• Apply Secure System Practices:
  Use cryptographic techniques (AES, RSA, ECDSA, ECDH) and secure system principles in embedded applications, ensuring compliance with system‑level security requirements.
• Lead Software Integration:
  Manage integration of complex hardware/software systems, including board‑ and system‑level debugging and validation.
• Translate Architecture to Software:
  Convert high‑level system requirements into modular, scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines:
  Partner with systems, electrical, and FPGA engineers to ensure interface integrity and system‑level functionality.
• Document and Communicate:
  Produce design documentation, test procedures, release notes, and compliance artifacts; participate in design reviews and technical exchanges with internal teams and customers.
• Proactively Solve Issues:
  Identify risks, troubleshoot deeply technical issues, and propose robust solutions independently.
• Support Dev Ops Practices:
  Maintain configuration management, automated builds, and CI/CD pipelines for embedded software products.

• Advanced Embedded Engineering:
  You design, implement, and optimize complex embedded software for high‑performance, low‑SWaP aerospace systems.
• Independent Technical Leadership:
  You tackle challenging assignments with minimal guidance while providing system‑level insight.
• Secure and Reliable Software Design:
  You apply cryptography, secure coding practices, and network protocols to mission‑critical applications.
• Cross‑Discipline
  
  Collaboration:
  
  You communicate technical concepts clearly and mentor peers while ensuring integration across hardware, FPGA, and systems teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 7 or more years of experience developing embedded software, including real‑time systems, hardware integration, and networking.
• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and RUST programming for Linux environments.
• Advanced proficiency in memory‑managed embedded languages such as RUST or Go for secure embedded systems.
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