MDAEdge · 2 months ago
Lead Rust Software Developer - Active DoD Secret Clearance
Camden, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $185K/yr
8+ years expMDA Edge is seeking a Lead Rust Software Developer for mission‐critical embedded systems. The role involves guiding Rust adoption and legacy conversion while collaborating with cross‐functional teams to ensure robust software development and integration.
Human Resources
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead adoption of Rust across embedded development, including standards, patterns, tooling, and code reviews
Convert or integrate legacy C/C++ software into Rust while ensuring memory‐safe architectures
Translate requirements into maintainable software for C5 and cyber solution domains
Collaborate with cross‐functional teams to design and evaluate hardware–software interfaces and system performance
Contribute to all SDLC phases: requirements, design, implementation, HW/SW integration, and formal testing
Investigate complex issues, determine root causes, and implement robust fixes independently or with multi‐discipline teams
Develop software test plans, procedures, and technical documentation
Use modeling tools and lab equipment to gather operating data, run experiments, prototype, and evaluate results
Participate in peer reviews, track defects, and ensure timely remediation
Develop embedded software primarily in Rust, with additional contributions in C/C++ and Python on RTOS platforms such as VxWorks, Linux, and Integrity
Qualification
Required
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
3+ years of production Rust development with deep language expertise
8+ years of embedded software development
Professional experience with C/C++ and object‐oriented design
Proven embedded systems development experience on RTOS or embedded Linux
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Hands‐on conversion of C/C++ codebases to Rust
Rust for embedded targets and real‐time systems
Object‐oriented design with exposure to UML/modeling tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo
Device driver and BSP development for real‐time embedded systems
Information Assurance and cryptography experience
Experience with software certifications such as NSA Type 1 or DO‐178
Company
MDAEdge
At MDAEdge, we help our clients reinvent innovation, optimize operations, and reshape perceptions—ensuring they remain at the forefront in today’s fast-evolving world.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase