About the position
Our Crypto team in the Software Technologies directorate creates some crazy advanced embedded cryptographic capabilities for U.S. military communications products. We regularly work with the N.S.A. to ensure our military communications are secure and trustworthy. Our team works alongside multiple hardware, FPGA and software teams to seamlessly embed our advanced technology into several different products. As a Senior Software Engineer joining to join our team, where you will play a key role in the design, development, integration, and verification of our embedded encryption algorithms. Proficiency in C++, Python, and embedded Linux is crucial for rapid integration into our projects. While experience with secure systems, secure software development, or cryptographic applications is preferred, it is not required. The ideal candidate will consistently deliver superior results, ensuring project milestones are met while fostering a positive work environment. You should thrive in collaborative team settings, both in-person and through technology, and possess demonstrated expertise in integrating system hardware and software components.
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.
- Drive Project Execution: 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.
Requirements
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
- 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.
Nice-to-haves
- 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 as a technical or project lead to ensure that project execution is successful.
- Ideal candidates will have experience with software development using a high-level programming language (C++, C#, Java, Rust, Ada, VHDL) as well as hardware-software integration in real-time embedded systems.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Student Loan Repayment Program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Autism Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
- Eligible for relocation.
