Lead Embedded Crypto Software Engineer - Secret Clearance

Prattwhitney; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan with matching and

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and verify secure embedded software for military communications products. You will work with hardware, FPGA, and software teams to deliver cryptographic capabilities and secure device management.

You should thrive in a collaborative, on-site environment, mentoring engineers and improving processes while delivering robust, secure software for critical defense systems.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree with substantial software experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance prior to start date.
• Experience with embedded software development in C/C++/Rust.
• Experience on multi-threaded product software code bases.
• Familiarity with full lifecycle software development and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and develop embedded cryptographic solutions for secure communications.
• Architect secure, multi-threaded embedded C++/Rust codebases for scalable systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and drive testing and certification.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices for process improvements.
• Enhance security and reliability of critical communications systems.

Skills

Embedded software development

C++ or Rust

Python

Embedded Linux

Security/cryptography

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Linux

Git

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design, develop, integrate, and verify secure embedded software for military communications products. You will work with hardware, FPGA, and software teams to deliver cryptographic capabilities and secure device management.

You should thrive in a collaborative, on-site environment, mentoring engineers and improving processes while delivering robust, secure software for critical defense systems.