Software Engineer 4 - Embedded Crypto

Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications

Provide Decision Advantage to Mission Partners Around the World

Join us in our mission to provide the world's military members with the latest, most customizable solutions and capabilities, enabling mission success anywhere around the globe. At Ultra Intelligence and Communications (I&C), we provide critical, tactical capabilities to enhance and accelerate decision-making in the most challenging environments. By joining us, you will experience unrivaled opportunities for growth and innovation and be a part of a dynamic and diverse team that pushes boundaries and drives meaningful change in intelligence and communications.

Command, Control, Intelligence, and Encryption (C2I&E)

By joining our Command, Control, Intelligence, and Encryption (C2I&E) business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the senior engineer for mid-size projects, providing overall technical support and guidance to the software team
• Support the technical design and development of embedded systems with the team
• Perform trade studies and develop system architectures
• Provide high-level design and allocate requirements to subsystems
• Support creation of engineering documents for various contracts, including Software/Hardware Requirements Specifications (SHRS), Interface Requirements Specifications (IRS), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Software/Hardware Design Descriptions (SHDD)
• Define unit, integration, and acceptance test plans
• Perform configuration management for software development items
• Support projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Provide written and oral progress updates
• Support technical proposal development and level-of-effort estimation
• Participate in process/tool improvements and drive quality initiatives
• Mentor other engineers, providing guidance and coaching
• Interact with customers for project status updates and requirements development
• Stay current on new technologies beneficial to projects and the business
• Pursue ongoing professional development and share knowledge with the team
• Contribute positively to team productivity and engagement, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of objectives
• Understand business objectives, priorities, and company vision; proactively adjust team tasks to stay aligned with higher-level goals

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Active US Government Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of applicable engineering experience
• Hands-on embedded software development experience using C and/or Rust
• Experience with embedded processors and SoC development
• Hands-on integration experience with ARM-based systems and firmware

Preferred Skills and Qualifications :

• 10+ years of applicable experience
• Experience with OpenOCD and gdb
• Proficiency in constrained Rust environments (no-std, heapless development)
• Experience with AMD Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC ZCU102 Evaluation Kit
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills with the ability to adapt across situations
• Ability to visualize project outcomes, understand/manage risks, and think beyond immediate requirements
• Effective presentation skills
• Ability to develop short- to long-term integrated product development strategies that drive customer satisfaction
• Strong coordination, organizational, and teaming skills
• Familiarity with SEI CMMI tailored to small, agile development teams
• Advanced knowledge of ANSI C and Python
• Troubleshooting expertise in low-level embedded issues and memory management
• Hands-on knowledge of software technologies, standards, processes, and metrics
• Knowledge of NSA High Assurance Certification process (a plus)
• Experience with Xilinx SoC development environments
• Knowledge of relevant U.S. DoD developments and systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with customers
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to lead complex technical tasks

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Due to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.

Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:

• Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus - Performance Related

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays

• Early finish on Friday

• 401K w/ company match

• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

• Student Loan Assistance Program

• Array of voluntary benefit offerings

Ultra I&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.

We provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you need an accommodation in any part of the application process, email careers@ultra-ic.com."