Rust Software Engineer for Distributed Mission Systems

Parry Labs, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Parry Labs, LLC seeks a software engineer to build and test Rust components for distributed mission systems under senior guidance. You will implement defined components, write tests, debug, and participate in reviews while leveraging Cargo, Git and established team patterns.

Start expected November 2026; strong emphasis on memory safety and security considerations. Ideal candidates have a CS/CE degree or equivalent, hands-on coding experience, and ability to work from defined requirements, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field, or equivalent training and practical experience.
• Hands-on programming experience through coursework, internships, personal projects or employment. Prior full-time engineering experience is not required.
• Working knowledge of Rust ownership, borrowing, basic types and error handling, plus Cargo build and test workflows.
• Understanding of basic data structures, functions and software testing. Ability to explain and debug your own code.
• Familiarity with Linux development tools and Git version control.
• Ability to work from defined requirements, ask focused questions and incorporate code-review feedback.
• U.S. citizenship and eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance if required. An active clearance is not required at hire.

Responsibilities

• Implement defined Rust components and fixes from agreed requirements with guidance from senior engineers.
• Write unit and integration tests for expected behavior, error handling and boundary conditions.
• Debug software issues using logs, tests and development tools. Document steps to reproduce defects.
• Build simple interfaces, message handling and telemetry features using established team designs.
• Use Cargo, Git and automated checks to build, test and submit changes for review.
• Participate in code reviews and apply feedback on correctness, readability and memory safety.
• Support laboratory integration and test activities with software, systems and security engineers.
• Maintain setup instructions and component documentation. Communicate progress and raise technical blockers early.

Skills

Rust programming basics

Linux development tools

Git version control

Code reviews feedback

Software testing basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or equivalent

Tools

Cargo build and test

Job description

Parry Labs, LLC seeks a software engineer to build and test Rust components for distributed mission systems under senior guidance. You will implement defined components, write tests, debug, and participate in reviews while leveraging Cargo, Git and established team patterns.

Start expected November 2026; strong emphasis on memory safety and security considerations. Ideal candidates have a CS/CE degree or equivalent, hands-on coding experience, and ability to work from defined requirements, with