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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Embedded Cryptographic Software Engineer 3 - **Company:** CHIPTON ROSS - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Assembly Language, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Ethernet, Firmware, Linux Kernel, Network Configuration and Change Management, PCI Express, Rhapsody, Linux Containers, Powerpc, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, System on a Chip, TCP/IP, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Vivado, Multithreading, Serial Peripheral Interface, Real Time Systems, DOORS (Software), Peripherals, Git, SC Clearance, Yocto, Kubernetes, Bare Metal, Bitbucket, Restful APIs, Software Library, Docker - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.cjhunter.com//jobsearch/showjob.html?resultid=yhBiV2&offset=236&PageSize=ALL&PageTitle=%3Cspan+style%3D%27font-weight%3Abold%27%3EPrincipal+Embedded+Cryptographic+Software+Engineer+3+-+%3C%2Fspan%3EChipton-Ross+is+seeking+a+Principal+Embedded+Cryptographic+Software+Engineer+3+for+a+contract+opportunity+in+San+Diego%2C+CA.%0A+%0ABASIC+QUALIFICATIONS+(REQUIRED+SKILLS%2FEXPERIENCE)%3A%0A%95+B..&SIDW=34a68c9209c7ca0b76392edd33e3a99b.VUlEPTczMzYzMzMw ## About the Role 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., 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. ## Description Chipton-Ross is seeking a Principal Embedded Cryptographic Software Engineer 3 for a contract opportunity in San Diego, CA., 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. 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