Rust Cyber Software Engineer - Embedded, Secret Clearance

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Junior Cyber Software Engineer to design, develop, and secure tactical cyber infrastructure for DoD missions. You will work with Rust and memory-safe languages across embedded architectures, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen defense capabilities.

The role emphasizes Linux environments, Git, and modern software pipelines. You will contribute to requirements, architecture, and DoD standards while building secure, high-assurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• 1–3 years of professional software development experience, or equivalent military / co‑op experience.
• Strong understanding of Rust fundamentals (safe/unsafe Rust, ownership & borrowing rules, concurrency).
• Hands‑on experience or working familiarity with C, C++, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and secure next-generation tactical cyber infrastructure and defense solutions.
• Apply Rust and memory-safe languages to build efficient, secure software across embedded architectures.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team to modernize the tactical cyber landscape and reduce vulnerabilities.

Skills

Rust fundamentals

C

C++

Go

Linux

Shell scripting

Git

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Computer Engineering

Tools

RTOS

Cryptography approaches

Job description

CACI is seeking a Junior Cyber Software Engineer to design, develop, and secure tactical cyber infrastructure for DoD missions. You will work with Rust and memory-safe languages across embedded architectures, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to reduce vulnerabilities and strengthen defense capabilities.

The role emphasizes Linux environments, Git, and modern software pipelines. You will contribute to requirements, architecture, and DoD standards while building secure, high-assurance