The Crypto team in the Software Technologies directorate needs to create advanced embedded cryptographic capabilities for U.S. military communications products, working with the N.S.A. to ensure secure and trustworthy military communications. The Senior Software Engineer will play a key role in the design, development, integration, and verification of these embedded encryption algorithms.
Requirements
- Proficiency in C++, Python, and embedded Linux is crucial for rapid integration into our projects.
- Ideal candidates will have experience with software development using a high-level programming language (C++, C-Sharp, Java, Rust, Ada, VHDL) as well as hardware-software integration in real-time embedded systems.
- Crypto system requirements capture, design formulation, algorithms and implementation
- Verification and validation of crypto system functional and security requirements
- Development of artifacts to support certification of crypto system and components
- Experience with Information Assurance and/or Cybersecurity industry standards of practice
- Experience with secure systems, secure software development, or cryptographic applications is preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead Software Development and Integration: Spearhead efforts on a multi-threaded embedded C++ product codebase, driving innovation at the cutting edge of technology.
- Design Embedded Solutions: Take the lead in designing and developing advanced embedded cryptographic solutions and communications products, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to define requirements, implement software, and oversee test case development, verification test execution, and certification support.
- Mentor and Empower: Provide guidance and mentorship to fellow software developers, enhancing both technical proficiency and process optimization while cultivating a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Enhance Security and Reliability: Play a pivotal role in shaping products that significantly bolster the security and reliability of critical communications infrastructure.
- Gain hands-on experience in designing, developing, integrating, and verifying embedded encryption algorithms.
- Enhance proficiency in C++, Python, and embedded Linux through practical application in real-world projects.
Other
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
- DoD Clearance: Secret
- consistently deliver superior results, ensuring project milestones are met while fostering a positive work environment.
- thrive in collaborative team settings, both in-person and through technology
- demonstrated expertise in integrating system hardware and software components.
