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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer Embedded Software 3 - **Company:** Artech Information Systems LLC - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Salary:** $156,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Applications, Systems Engineering, Assembly Language, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Programming Tools, Device Drivers, Embedded Software, Ethernet, Firmware, Linux Kernel, Network Configuration and Change Management, PCI Express, Performance Tuning, Real-Time Operating Systems, Software Tools, Rhapsody, Powerpc, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, System on a Chip, Systems Integration, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Vivado, Multithreading, Real Time Systems, DOORS (Software), Software Security, Git, SC Clearance, Containerization, Yocto, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Bare Metal, Bitbucket, Restful APIs, Software Library, Docker - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9089129/engineer-embedded-software-3 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or another STEM discipline with 5+ years of experience, OR + Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, OR + PhD with 1+ year of experience. * Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance (Required). * Strong programming experience in C/C++. * Experience with HAIPE, OTNK, and/or IKE. * Experience implementing cryptographic mechanisms using software libraries. * Experience with Yocto/PetaLinux or Wind River Linux. * Experience with Xilinx platforms (Zynq, UltraScale+, Versal). * Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and common network configurations. * Experience with the complete software development lifecycle. * Experience integrating firmware and software in real-time embedded systems. * Experience developing and debugging embedded real-time applications. * Experience using Jira, Bitbucket, Git, and Agile methodologies. * Ability to work full-time onsite in Rancho Carmel, San Diego, CA. Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Rust. * Linux kernel and low-level driver development. * Docker, Kubernetes, or Linux container technologies. * RESTful API development. * Software Defined Radios (SDR). * Avionics Operating Systems. * Communication protocols including: + I2C + SPI + UART + PCIe + Ethernet * Xilinx development tools (Vitis, Vivado). * Knowledge of current NSA Security Standards. * Assembly language programming. * Bare-metal embedded driver development. * PowerPC architecture experience. * IBM engineering tools (Rhapsody, DOORS, ClearCase). * Green Hills AdaMulti. * Active Top Secret Clearance (Preferred). * Active SAP Clearance (Preferred). ## Description Our client is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer 3 (Principal Engineer - Embedded Cryptographic Software) to join the Software and Digital Technologies team. In this role, you will design, develop, integrate, and test embedded cryptographic software supporting advanced mission-critical systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in an Agile environment to deliver secure, high-performance embedded software solutions., * Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded cryptographic software applications. * Architect and develop embedded and real-time software systems. * Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Hardware, Digital Engineering, and Integration & Test teams. * Develop secure software for embedded platforms using Agile methodologies. * Analyze software and system requirements to resolve technical challenges. * Implement and integrate cryptographic mechanisms using software libraries. * Integrate low-level firmware with complex real-time, multi-threaded embedded applications. * Participate throughout the complete software development lifecycle, from requirements through testing. * Perform software debugging, validation, and performance optimization. * Utilize Jira, Bitbucket, Git, and Agile development practices. ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)