Ultra Intelligence & Communications
Defense Technology
Mid-LevelEmbeddedSoftwareEngineer
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“Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer at Ultra Intelligence & Communications. Skills: Embedded Software, C, Rust, NSA High Assurance certification. Design embedded software in C and Rust. Develop embedded software in C and Rust”
What You'll Achieve.
Architect, implement, and certify high-assurance cryptographic systems; Contribute to cryptographic information assurance architectures; Contribute to certification artifacts; Contribute to fielded systems protecting networks; Build systems that withstand formal certification scrutiny; Support secure communications; Support remote rekey; Support lifecycle management; Support secure embedded design; Support Rust adoption in constrained environments; Support secure development and certification efficiency
Industry & Context.
Systems-thinking mindset; Assess technical risk; Assess security impact
Active U. S. Government Secret Security Clearance, U. S. citizenship required, Periodic travel (~5%), Handle export-controlled material
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active U. S. Government Secret Security Clearance, Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or equivalent experience, 5 + years of embedded software development experience in C and/or Rust, Low-level embedded development and debugging, ARM-based processors and SoC platforms, Firmware and hardware/software integration, Memory management, Concurrency, Deterministic embedded behavior
Nice to Have
8 + years of embedded or firmware development experience, Rust in constrained embedded environments, NSA High Assurance certification, RMF, DoD security frameworks, Cryptographic system design, Key management, Secure boot/trust architectures, openOCD, gdb, JTAG/SWD debugging, AMD Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC, Waterfall development methodology, Agile development methodology, Systems-thinking mindset, Assess technical risk, Assess security impact, Clear communicator, Collaborative teams, Technically rigorous teams
What You'll Do.
Design embedded software in C and Rust
Develop embedded software in C and Rust
Maintain embedded software in C and Rust
Architect cryptographic information assurance software
Define security boundaries
Define trusted services
Define separation of crypto functions
Perform trade studies
Perform embedded architecture design
Support NSA High Assurance certification process
Develop formal engineering documentation
Execute integration testing
Execute acceptance testing
Manage configuration control
Implement process improvements
Implement tooling improvements
Implement automation improvements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with systems engineers; Collaborate closely with hardware engineers; Collaborate closely with security engineers; Collaborate closely with test engineers; Work in a high-performance, mission-driven team; Thrive in collaborative, technically rigorous teams
Communication Scope
Clear communicator
Full Job Description
Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications Mission Solutions # **Powering Decision** Join the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield—find your place in the future of defense. **Mission Solutions** By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment. # **Job Description** Ultra ProLogic is expanding its encryption business and seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to help architect, implement, and certify high-assurance cryptographic systems used by the U.S. Department of Defense, NATO, and allied partners. This role goes beyond traditional embedded development. You will work on security-critical software and firmware that must meet NSA High Assurance (HA) certification requirements, contributing directly to cryptographic information assurance architectures, certification artifacts, and fielded systems protecting real-world tactical and strategic networks. If you are motivated by deep technical challenges—secure embedded design, Rust adoption in constrained environments, and building systems that withstand formal certification scrutiny—this role offers rare and meaningful work. What You’ll Work On • High-assurance cryptographic and key management systems supporting secure communications, remote rekey, and lifecycle management • Embedded software and firmware operating within defined crypto, INFOSEC, and High Assurance boundaries • Architecture and implementation of cryptographic information assurance (IA) software and systems • Modernization of legacy C baselines and architecting Rust-based embedded solutions for security- and safety-critical environments • Systems th
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