Cleared Embedded Software Engineer — Cryptographic Networking

Insight Global (United States); Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks an Embedded Software Engineer for a government client in Carlsbad, CA. You will design and implement embedded software in C/C++ and Rust for encrypted communications, interfacing with system, test, and hardware engineers.

The role requires Linux in embedded environments, TCP/IP, kernel driver work, Agile Scrum, and travel up to 10%. A bachelor's in computer engineering and a security clearance are needed.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years design/implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++
• At least 1 year Linux OS use, ideally for embedded environments
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Rust experience preferred
• Design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common network configuration
• Object-oriented software development experience
• Agile Scrum development experience
• Ability to plan, track, and report on progress
• CI/CD software
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in computer engineering or related field
• Active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance
• Travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded software in C/C++ and Rust for encrypted communications systems.
• Interface with system, test, and hardware engineers as new capabilities are developed.
• Work with Linux in embedded environments and contribute to TCP/IP networking configurations.
• Develop object‑oriented software and participate in Agile Scrum processes.
• Contribute to CI/CD software development and Linux kernel driver work.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Embedded software

Linux

TCP/IP

Agile Scrum

CI/CD

Python

Embedded Linux

ARM/RISC-V

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer engineering

Tools

Linux kernel drivers

Bare metal embedded drivers

Job description

Insight Global seeks an Embedded Software Engineer for a government client in Carlsbad, CA. You will design and implement embedded software in C/C++ and Rust for encrypted communications, interfacing with system, test, and hardware engineers.

The role requires Linux in embedded environments, TCP/IP, kernel driver work, Agile Scrum, and travel up to 10%. A bachelor's in computer engineering and a security clearance are needed.