Rust Developer

About Our Client Our client is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company that provides advanced solutions for mission-critical systems across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. With decades of innovation supporting government and commercial customers, they are known for delivering secure, reliable, and high-performance technologies that enable safer and more connected operations worldwide. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with deep expertise in the Rust programming language to play a key role in shaping the next generation of mission-critical embedded systems. You'll help guide the organization's transition to Rust, oversee integration of legacy codebases, and establish best practices for memory-safe and efficient software development. In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineering teams, architects, and system stakeholders to translate complex requirements into maintainable and high-performance software solutions. You will work as a core member of a Scrum team, contributing to both design and implementation phases and setting the technical direction for product and infrastructure development. Duties and Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams in embedded software development using Rust.
• Lead the adoption and deployment of Rust best practices, patterns, and tooling across multiple product lines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to design and evaluate hardware-software interfaces and system performance.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC, from requirements and design through integration and formal testing.
• Investigate complex technical issues and deliver effective solutions independently or within multi-discipline teams.
• Develop and maintain software test plans, procedures, and documentation.
• Use modeling tools and perform experimental testing to validate system designs.
• Participate in peer code reviews and defect tracking.
• Work with multiple programming languages (Rust, C / C++, Python) in real-time embedded environments (VxWorks, Linux, Integrity). Required Experience / Skills
• U.S. Citizenship and an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on Rust development experience in production systems.
• Strong background in C / C++ and object-oriented software design.
• Experience with embedded systems development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Nice-to-Haves
• Experience converting C / C++ codebases to Rust.
• Background in real-time embedded Rust development.
• Knowledge of UML tools (IBM Rhapsody, MagicDraw / Cameo).
• Experience developing device drivers and board support packages.
• Exposure to Information Assurance, cryptography, or NSA Type 1 certification processes.
• Experience with DO-178 or similar software certification standards. Education
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field. Pay & Benefits Summary
• Pay Rate : $70-$75 / hr (W2)
• Competitive benefits package including :
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and training opportunitiesKeywords : Rust | Embedded Systems | C++ | Real-Time Software | DoD | Secure Coding | Cyber Systems | VxWorks | Linux | Mission Systems | Defense Technology