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Principal Embedded Cryptographic Software Engineer 3

San Diego, California
Up to $138.82 DOE
Job ID: 218940 Secret Clearance

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San Diego, California
Up to $138.82 DOE
12 months
1
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years
Secret
Jul 9, 2026

Job Description

Job #218940

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Principal Embedded Cryptographic Software Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 3 years or a PhD with 1 year of experience
  • Current active US Government Secret Clearance
  • Proficient in C/C++
  • Familiarity with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE
  • Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using dedicated software libraries
  • Experience with Yocto/Petalinux or WindRiver Linux
  • Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, Ultrascale+ and VERSAL)
  • Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
  • Proficient in all areas of the formal software lifecycle process from requirements to testing
  • Experience integrating low-level firmware and software in complex real-time multi-threaded embedded applications
  • Experience with developing and debugging embedded real-time systems.
  • Experience using Jira/Bitbucket/Git and the Agile software development process
  • Ability to work full-time onsite at our Rancho Carmel location.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses, primarily focused on cryptographic software code bases.
  • Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems.
  • You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Digital Engineering, Hardware, and Integration & Test, in an Agile software development environment.
  • You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE)

  • Foundational Knowledge with Rust
  • Experience with low level driver development
  • Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
  • Proficiency working with Linux containers (Docker, Kubernetes or similar container orchestration platforms)
  • Experience with TCP/IP and common network configurations
  • Experience with RESTful Services
  • Experience with Software Defined Radios
  • Experience with the Avionics Operating System
  • Experience with Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, PCIe, Ethernet)
  • Familiarity with Xilinx tools (Vitis, Vivado)
  • Familiarity with latest NSA Security Standards
  • Familiarity with assembly language
  • Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
  • Familiarity with PowerPC architectures and peripherals
  • Familiarity with IBM tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, Clearcase)
  • Familiarity with Green Hills AdaMulti
  • Current active US Government Top Secret Clearance
  • Current active SAP clearance

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree is required.

School must be accredited.

WORK HOURS

9/80A workweek. This position will serve on-site at the Rancho Carmel Site in San Diego, CA.

ADDITIONAL

Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
  • Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
  • Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.

For more information, please apply or contact:

Chipton-Ross provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or local law. This policy governs all areas of employment at Chipton-Ross, including recruiting, hiring, training, assignment, promotions, compensation, benefits, discipline, and terminations.

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