{"id":1522407,"url":"https://alion.io/job/ultra-ic-mid-level-embedded-software-engineer-clearance-required","title":"Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer (Clearance Required)","company":{"id":1994689,"name":"Ultra I&C","domain":"ultra-ic.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/ultra-ic","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Hardware","role_family":"Hardware","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Tampa, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":84000,"max_usd":165000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":402},"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"OpenOCD","optional":false},{"name":"Rust","optional":false},{"name":"Waterfall","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-14T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-14","last_verified_at":"2026-10-05T01:36:43Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":21,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":21},"description":"Company: Ultra Intelligence & Communications\nMission SolutionsPowering Decision\nJoin the team redefining defense technology. From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense.\nMission Solutions\nBy joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations. We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.\nJob Description\nUltra ProLogic is expanding its encryption business and seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to help architect, implement, and certify high-assurance cryptographic systems used by the U.S. Department of Defense, NATO, and allied partners.This role goes beyond traditional embedded development. You will work on security-critical software and firmware that must meet NSA High Assurance (HA) certification requirements, contributing directly to cryptographic information assurance architectures, certification artifacts, and fielded systems protecting real-world tactical and strategic networks.\nIf you are motivated by deep technical challenges-secure embedded design, Rust adoption in constrained environments, and building systems that withstand formal certification scrutiny-this role offers rare and meaningful work.\nWhat You’ll Work On\nHigh-assurance cryptographic and key management systems supporting secure communications, remote rekey, and lifecycle management\nEmbedded software and firmware operating within defined crypto, INFOSEC, and High Assurance boundaries\nArchitecture and implementation of cryptographic information assurance (IA) software and systems\nModernization of legacy C baselines and architecting Rust-based embedded solutions for security- and safety-critical environments\n• Systems that undergo formal NSA High Assurance certification, from requirements through fielding and sustainment\nRole Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, and maintain embedded software primarily in C and Rust for cryptographic and security-critical platforms\nArchitect cryptographic information assurance software and systems, including definition of security boundaries, trusted services, and separation of crypto and non-crypto functions\nPerform trade studies and embedded architecture design, with emphasis on memory-safe designs and C-to-Rust transitions\nActively support the NSA High Assurance certification process, including:Requirements decomposition and traceability\nSecurity architecture definition and documentation\nDevelopment of certification artifacts and evidence\nParticipation in technical reviews and certification milestones\n\nDevelop and maintain formal engineering documentation:Software & Hardware Requirements (SHRS, IRS)\nInterface Control Documents (ICDs)\nSoftware/Hardware Design Descriptions (SHDD)\n\nDevelop and execute unit testing, integration, and acceptance testing, including hardware-in-the-loop and security-relevant test cases\nManage configuration control for software development items in certified baselines\nCollaborate closely with systems, hardware, security, and test engineers in a high-performance, mission-driven team\nIdentify and implement process, tooling, and automation improvements to support secure development and certification efficiency\nPeriodic travel (~5%) for customer interaction, test events, or off-site integration activities\nRequired Qualifications\nActive U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)\nBachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or equivalent experience\n5+ years of embedded software development experience in C and/or Rust\nExperience with:Low-level embedded development and debugging\nARM-based processors and SoC platforms\nFirmware and hardware/software integration\n\nStrong understanding of memory management, concurrency, and deterministic embedded behavior\nPreferred / Differentiating Experience\n8+ years of embedded or firmware development experience\nExperience with Rust in constrained embedded environments (no-std, heapless, hardware abstraction layer (HAL))\nDirect experience with NSA High Assurance certification, RMF, or similar DoD security frameworks\nFamiliarity with cryptographic system design, key management, and secure boot/trust architectures\nExperience with:openOCD, gdb, JTAG/SWD debugging\nAMD Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC (e.g., Xilinx ZCU102/104 Evaluation Kit or similar)\n\nExperience working in waterfall or agile development methodology-based projects\nStrong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to assess technical risk and security impact\nClear communicator who thrives in collaborative, technically rigorous teams\nWhy Ultra ProLogic\nWork on fielded, certified cryptographic systems and research & development projects\nDirect exposure to and participation in NSA High Assurance certification\nOpportunity to influence system architecture, not just implementation\nHands-on role in modernizing high-assurance systems with Rust\nLong-term programs, stable funding, and deeply technical challenges\nBacked by Ultra Intelligence & Communications, with the agility of a focused encryption business\nNotice\nDue to the nature of the programs we deliver for our customers, candidates may need to obtain the relevant security clearance or handle export-controlled material as defined by the role's requirements.\nOur Benefits\nEvery employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:\nAnnual Bonus - 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected state or federal classes.\nWe provide affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. 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