Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Comtech LLC; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for an Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT, to contribute to developing secure embedded software products for advanced communication systems. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have over 4 years of experience in software engineering, particularly in C++. The role involves working collaboratively within a team throughout the project lifecycle, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• Experience developing to secure coding guidelines or standards is desired.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a team to build and troubleshoot secure embedded software.
• Engage with customers and vendors, presenting findings.
• Span entire project lifecycle from proposal through development and support.

Skills

DoD SECRET security clearance

C++

Communication skills

Embedded real-time operating systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE or closely related field

Tools

Git

Google Test/Google Mock

Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence)

Docker

Python

Job description

Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer

About the job Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer-C++

Salt Lake City, UT,

12+ months Contract

• We are actively recruiting Software Engineers eager to contribute to the development of cutting‑edge technologies for next‑generation mobile ad‑hoc wireless communication systems.
• This role involves collaborating within a team to conceptualize, design, build, and troubleshoot secure embedded software products.
• The role also encompasses applying principles of information assurance and leveraging advanced technologies to achieve security certifications and accreditations.
• Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, as you'll collaborate closely with fellow engineers, present findings, and engage with both customers and vendors.
• Your duties will span the entire project lifecycle, from initial bid and proposal through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing engineering support.

Skills/Experience:

• DoD SECRET security clearance or higher
• A bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE or a degree in a closely related field and 4+ years of software engineering experience.
• Knowledge and experience using C++ and understanding modern object‑oriented design and architecture
• Knowledge and experience developing for embedded real‑time operating systems such as VxWorks, MQX, FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS, embedded Linux, etc.
• Good communication skills and works well in a team environment

Desired Skills:

• Experience developing security architectures or secure network design
• Experience developing to secure coding guidelines or standards
• Experience with source control repositories such as Git or ClearCase
• Experience with test frameworks such as Google Test/Google Mock
• Agile development methodology and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence)
• DevOps technologies such as virtualization, Docker, scripting, and automation
• A very strong background in programming languages, compilers, and application execution
• Low‑level drivers and hardware interfaces such as ISO7816, USB, I2C, SPI, etc.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP/UDP, RS‑485, RS‑232.
• Scripting Languages such as Python, Bash, Perl.

Degree Requirements :

• A bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE or a degree in a closely related field and 4+ years of software engineering expert