Principal Engineer Embedded Cryptographic Software 3

Chipton-Ross, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross, Inc. seeks a Principal Embedded Cryptographic Software Engineer 3 for a contract in San Diego, CA. The role centers on design, development, integration and testing of cryptographic software within embedded real-time systems.

The candidate will architect and implement end-to-end cryptographic software in collaboration with Systems Engineering, Hardware and Test teams in an Agile setting. On-site work at Rancho Carmel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active US government security clearance (Secret) required.
• Proficient in C/C++ and embedded real-time software lifecycle.
• Experience with cryptographic software and libraries.
• Experience with Yocto or WindRiver Linux and Xilinx platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate and test cryptographic software for embedded real-time systems.
• Architect, develop and administer embedded software for end-user/enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware and Test teams in an Agile environment.
• Analyze system capabilities to resolve issues related to program requirements and data handling.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded systems

TCP/IP

Agile

Git/Jira/Bitbucket

Multithreading

Software lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or STEM

Master's with 3 years or PhD with 1 year

Tools

Yocto/Petalinux

WindRiver Linux

Xilinx Zynq/Ultrascale/VERSAL

Linux containers (Docker/Kubernetes)

Linux kernel driver development

Rhapsody/DOORS/Clearcase

Green Hills AdaMulti

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Principal Embedded Cryptographic Software Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 3 years or a PhD with 1 year of experience
• Current active US Government Secret Clearance
• Proficient in C/C++
• Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE
• Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries
• Experience with Yocto/Petalinux or WindRiver Linux
• Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+ and VERSAL)
• Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
• Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing
• Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications
• Experience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.
• Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process
• Ability to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic software code bases.
• Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems.
• You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test, in an Agile software development environment.
• You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Foundational Knowledge with Rust
• Experience with low level driver development
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Proficiency working with Linux containers (Docker, Kubernetes or similar container orchestration platforms)
• Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
• Experience with RESTful Services
• Experience with Software Defined Radios
• Experience with the Avionics Operating System
• Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)
• Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado)
• Familiarity with latest NSA Security Standards
• Familiarity with assembly language
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
• Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals
• Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase)
• Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti
• Current active US Government Top Secret Clearance
• Current active SAP clearance

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS:

9/80A workweek. This position will serve on-site at the Rancho Carmel Site in San Diego, CA.

ADDITIONAL:

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.