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Rust Software Developer Level 6

Chipton Ross
Full Timejunior
Herndon, Virginia, USPosted March 6, 2026

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Job Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Rust Software Developer Level 6 for a contract opportunity in Herndon, VA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

  • U.S. citizenship with a Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
  • Bachelor's or Masters degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience developing Rust software for production systems with a deep understanding of the language.
  • 10+ Years of experience developing emebedded software systems.
  • Experience with CC++ development and object-oriented design.
  • Experience with development of embedded systems.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support the engineering team members in embedded software application development specifically with Rust.
  • Lead the adoption and deployment of Rust and associated techniques, idioms, design patterns, and tooling throughout multiple product lines.
  • Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware.
  • Work closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.
  • Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test.
  • Investigate root causes of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-discipline team.
  • Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation.
  • Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results.
  • Participate in peer reviews, identify, track and repair defects.
  • Utilize a variety of software languages (primarily Rust, C/C++, and Python developing code for embedded real time operating systems (VxWorks, Linux, Integrity)).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

  • Experience converting CC++ code to Rust.
  • Experience developing Rust software for embedded systems.
  • Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo.
  • Experience developing device drivers and Board.
  • Support Packages for real-time embedded systems.
  • Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography.
  • Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO-178.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

  • Accredited Bachelor's or Masters degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

WORK HOURS:

Full-Time-1st Shift.

ADDITIONAL:

  • U.S. citizenship with a Active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

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