Junior Embedded RUST Software Engineer (cleared)

General Dynamics Mission Systems develops high-technology solutions for defense and scientific missions. The Junior Embedded RUST Software Engineer will work on a cross-functional Cyber group developing mission-critical, NSA-certified cybersecurity devices using custom hardware, with responsibilities spanning systems-level Rust development, testing, debugging, and maintenance.

What you'll do:

• As a Junior Embedded RUST Software Engineer, working with custom Hardware built in-house, for our Cyber group, you’ll be a member of a cross functional team responsible for developing mission critical NSA-certified Cybersecurity devices in a rapidly growing product line
• Ability to define the scope, schedule, and expectations for the work you execute
• Shows initiative on assignments and executes projects with little guidance and can provide technical direction and leadership
• Ability to turn CONOPS, Specifications or Requirements into software design, code, test plans, and then execute testing/debugging
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

What they're looking for:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field
• Department of Defense SECRET security clearance is required at time of hire
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Long development lifecycle and product lifespans, requiring maintenance and regular technology refresh
• Demonstrated experience developing production-quality software in Rust, including designing, coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining reliable applications or services
• Proficiency with Rust's ownership, borrowing, lifetimes, error handling, and concurrency models to build safe, performant, and maintainable software
• Experience designing and implementing systems-level, embedded, backend, networking, or performance-sensitive software using Rust
• Ability to develop and maintain automated unit, integration, and/or hardware-in-the-loop test coverage for Rust-based software
• Familiarity with the Rust toolchain and ecosystem, such as Cargo, crates, dependency management, formatting, linting, and CI/CD integration
• Experience troubleshooting complex software defects, performing code reviews, and contributing to sound software engineering practices in a collaborative development environment
• Ability to work across disciplines—including systems, hardware, cybersecurity, test, and program teams—to translate technical requirements into robust software solutions

Benefits:

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• 401k matching
• Flex time off
• Paid parental leave
• Healthcare benefits
• Health & wellness programs (including on-site gym)
• Employee resource and social groups
• Sign-On Bonus Eligible for New Hires