Embedded Software Security Engineer I

About the Role

The mission is to provide world-class Security Software for developing and supporting deployed sensor systems on various platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement Software Security principles for embedded software design, development, integration, and testing of real-time sensor software.
• Develop software applications using multiple programming languages on a variety of computing platforms.
• Ensure SW Product Assurance processes are followed.
• Understand real-time software design and the performance implications associated with specific System Security implementations.
• Work closely with cross-functional Engineering teams to define and implement Test Driven Multidisciplinary Capability (TDMC) based execution development and deployment requirements.
• Work in a common development environment to support and facilitate program ability to leverage specific capabilities.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) from an accredited institution.
• Experience developing, and testing or debugging software using C, C++, or similar object-oriented programming language.
• Experience with scripting languages like Python and Perl.
• Strong Object-Oriented Design knowledge.
• Active and existing Secret level security clearance required.
• Education or on-the-job experience in one or more of the following:
• Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Kernel or Device Driver development
• Software Integration
• Hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving experience.
• Experience developing software in a team-based development environment with strong teamwork and communication skills.
• This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of Software Development Processes and experience participating in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience developing real-time software on Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or other embedded processors.
• Hardware / software integration experience.
• Familiarity with interface protocols, such as PCIe, GPIO, I2C, and SATA.
• Cryptographic algorithms experience.
• Experience developing embedded software utilizing ADA, Rust or similar secure programming languages.
• Modeling and Simulation knowledge, including experience with MATLAB.
• Cyber security experience with security-relevant tools and devices for vulnerability scanning, security auditing, network security, host/server security, communication security, or policy management.
• Experience with product development utilizing the Scrum techniques of the Agile software development process.
• Experience with DevSecOps pipeline implementation and use, including Static Code Analysis, Automated Build, and Automated Test techniques using continuous integration/continuous delivery with Test-Driven Development approach.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies and software hardening techniques.
• Familiarity with a breadth of software tools, such as Git, GitLab, CMake, Eclipse, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Google Test, Qt, etc.

Security Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret.
• Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1.