Embedded RUST Software Engineer (cleared)

General Dynamics Mission Systems • Dedham, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Embedded Software Engineer, working with custom Hardware built in-house, for our Cyber group, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing mission critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices in a rapidly growing product line. You’ll be working at the cutting edge of Cybersecurity and high-speed data. General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• Department of Defense SECRET security clearance is required at time of hire.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Proficiency with Rust’s ownership, borrowing, lifetimes, error handling, and concurrency models to build safe, performant, and maintainable software.
• Proficiency with software tools supporting Integrated Development Environments (IDE), version control, defect tracking, and scripting.

Nice To Haves

• Agile experience preferred.
• Real-Time multi-threaded Embedded software, preferably on Linux OS.
• Long development lifecycle and product lifespans, requiring maintenance and regular technology refresh.
• Demonstrated experience developing production-quality software in Rust.
• Experience designing and implementing systems-level, embedded, backend, networking, or performance-sensitive software using Rust.
• Ability to develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and/or hardware-in-the-loop test coverage for Rust-based software.
• Familiarity with the Rust toolchain and ecosystem, such as Cargo, crates, dependency management, formatting, linting, and CI/CD integration.
• Experience with related languages (for example, C/C++, Python).
• Hypervisor Technology
• Linux
• UML
• Device drivers
• Passion for designing complicated systems and working on problems of diverse scope.
• Shows initiative on assignments and executes projects with little guidance and can provide technical direction and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Developing mission critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices in a rapidly growing product line.
• Working at the cutting edge of Cybersecurity and high-speed data.
• Developing production-quality software in Rust, including designing, coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining reliable applications or services.
• Designing and implementing systems-level, embedded, backend, networking, or performance-sensitive software using Rust.
• Developing and maintaining automated unit, integration, and/or hardware-in-the-loop test coverage for Rust-based software.
• Troubleshooting complex software defects, performing code reviews, and contributing to sound software engineering practices in a collaborative development environment.
• Working across disciplines—including systems, hardware, cybersecurity, test, and program teams—to translate technical requirements into robust software solutions.
• Integrating Rust into established codebases.
• Defining the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work you execute.
• Turning CONOPS, Specifications or Requirements into software design, code, test plans, and then executing testing/debugging.
• Identifying opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.

Benefits

• Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security.
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule).
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs (including on-site gym), employee resource and social groups, and more.
• Sign-On Bonus Eligible for New Hires

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior