Shape the future of secure embedded systems by leading RUST implementation across mission-critical aerospace and defense technologies. In this role, you will establish the technical vision for RUST integration, ensuring long-term alignment with system reliability, performance, and security mandates.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end strategy for adopting RUST in embedded environments, from roadmap planning to deployment and cross-product integration.
- Define and enforce architectural standards that promote memory safety, efficiency, and maintainability in constrained systems.
- Act as the top-level technical authority for RUST, reviewing complex code and design decisions while mentoring engineers across teams.
- Direct the modernization of legacy C/C++ components into robust, production-grade RUST implementations without sacrificing performance or security.
- Apply deep expertise in computer science and real-time systems to develop software for embedded operating environments such as VxWorks, Linux, and Integrity.
- Diagnose and resolve advanced system-level defects, including concurrency issues and memory anomalies, often requiring independent problem-solving and coordination across disciplines.
- Lead technical execution across the full software lifecycle—from requirements analysis and design reviews to integration, testing, and formal verification.
- Partner with systems engineers and program leadership to convert mission objectives into well-scoped engineering deliverables.
- Author test plans, verification procedures, and technical documentation to meet compliance standards such as DO-178 and NSA Type 1 requirements.
Requirements
- Active Department of Defense Secret Clearance is required for consideration.
- Extensive experience with RUST, C/C++, and Python in embedded, real-time contexts.
- Proven leadership in software architecture and high-assurance development environments.
Work Environment
This is an onsite position based in Washington DC, operating on a 9/80 schedule—providing every other Friday off. Full benefits and performance bonus included. Compensation ranges from $200,000 to $250,000 annually, with additional bonus potential.
