Principal Embedded Cryptographic Software Engineer

Position summary : As a member of the Software and Digital Technologies department the Principal Embedded Cryptographic Software Engineer will work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the work and for generations to come. 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.

DPP is seeking a PrincipalEmbedded Cryptographic Software Engineer for our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.
 
Work location: Onsite in San Diego, CA
Work schedule: 9x80 A
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: US Citizen with current Active US Gov’t Secret Clearance
 
Position summary:

• As a member of the Software and Digital Technologies department the PrincipalEmbedded Cryptographic Software Engineer will work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the work and for generations to come.
• This position will service onsite at the Rancho Carmel site in San Diego, CA. 

Responsibilities:

• In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for 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. 

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 Linux, 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 AdaMULTI
• Current active US Government Top Secret Clearance
• Current active SAP clearance 

Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button or contact our recruiter Justin at Justin.Hawk@dppit.com to learn more about this position (#26-00749).

US Citizen: This role requires a current Active US Secret Security Clearance. EOE/AA/V/D

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 DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D