Senior Embedded Cryptography Engineer – Crypto Comm (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Senior Software Engineer for embedded cryptography, working onsite to design and verify secure cryptographic capabilities for defense products. The role requires strong C++ or Rust expertise, Python, and embedded Linux, plus U.S. citizenship with an active Secret clearance.

The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and contribute to certifications and secure software development best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent field; Master’s preferred.
• Proficiency in C++ or Rust, Python, and embedded Linux environments.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance; active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, integrate, and verify secure embedded cryptographic solutions for U.S. military communications products.
• Write secure, multi-threaded embedded C++ or Rust codebases; collaborate with hardware, FPGA, and software teams.
• Define and implement requirements, develop test cases, execute verification tests, and support certification.
• Mentor and guide junior software developers to improve technical proficiency and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment with milestones and timely delivery.

Skills

C++

Rust

Python

Embedded Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

RTX in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Senior Software Engineer for embedded cryptography, working onsite to design and verify secure cryptographic capabilities for defense products. The role requires strong C++ or Rust expertise, Python, and embedded Linux, plus U.S. citizenship with an active Secret clearance.

The successful candidate will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and contribute to certifications and secure software development best practices.