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Rust Developer
Job ID: 2613351
Location: Huntsville, AL, United States
Date Posted: Jun 9, 2026
Category: Software
Subcategory: SW Engineer
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: On-Site
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Job Description
Description
We are seeking a skilled Rust Developer to design, develop, secure, and optimize high‑performance software solutions running on Red Hat-based environments. The ideal candidate is deeply proficient in Rust and capable of delivering robust, secure, scalable applications in support of mission‑critical Army programs in Huntsville, AL.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop secure, high‑performance Rust applications and system components for Red Hat platforms.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define requirements, architecture, and technical direction.
- Implement efficient data handling, concurrency, and memory‑safe algorithms aligned with Rust best practices.
- Integrate applications with CI/CD pipelines; automate builds and deployments using Red Hat toolchains.
- Conduct unit testing, code reviews, static analysis, and security hardening following DoD/Army cybersecurity standards.
- Troubleshoot system-level issues in RHEL environments, including networking and services.
- Produce technical documentation, design artifacts, and release notes.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent experience) and nine (9) years'' experience; Additional six (6) years'' experience can be considered in lieu of degree (per contract vehicle).
Clearance Requirements
- Must possess an active Secret clearance; US Citizenship required.
Required Qualifications:
- Professional experience developing in Rust (systems programming, backend services, or embedded).
- Strong understanding of Linux internals, with emphasis on Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
- Experience with Git, DevSecOps pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
- Knowledge of software security principles, including memory safety, secure coding practices, and STIG compliance.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Effective communicator with ability to operate in agile, cross-functional teams.
- Ability to document complex systems in a clear and maintainable way.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with ARM or embedded development for aviation or ground systems.
- Experience with FIPS/FedRAMP environments or DoD cybersecurity frameworks.
- Understanding of distributed systems, networking protocols, or real-time/near‑real‑time architectures.
Overview
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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Science Applications International Corp
SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation's digital transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, IT modernization, and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective, and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers' missions.
We are a team of 26,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.1 billion. For more information, visit saic.com.