Senior Embedded Security Engineer – Missile Software

Cybersecurity Jobs; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) match

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Security Engineer to support real-time missile software in Tucson, AZ. The role emphasizes security-focused embedded development and DoD program requirements.

You will develop in C/C++, work with VxWorks/Embedded Linux, and coordinate with Systems Security to ensure secure, verifiable software across multiple platforms. Onsite in Tucson, security clearance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and at least 5 years of relevant software experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded software development.
• Experience with DoD programs and security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Apply real-time software design practices for missile systems.
• Develop and test C/C++ software across platforms.
• Collaborate with Systems Security Engineering to define requirements.
• Interface with customer to review design and verify maturity.
• Support embedded OS such as VxWorks or Embedded Linux.
• Enable reuse of features in a shared development environment.

Skills

C / C++

Python

Perl

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Tools

Xilinx UltaScale+ MPSoC

Versal

VxWorks

Embedded Linux

Linux/Unix

Job description

Cybersecurity Jobs is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Security Engineer to support real-time missile software in Tucson, AZ. The role emphasizes security-focused embedded development and DoD program requirements.

You will develop in C/C++, work with VxWorks/Embedded Linux, and coordinate with Systems Security to ensure secure, verifiable software across multiple platforms. Onsite in Tucson, security clearance required.