Rust Software Developer

Are you a Rust Software Developer who is looking to join one of the top companies within the Aerospace and Defense industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience in the Rust Programming Language and proven experience developing systems with Rust to guide the next generation of mission-critical systems?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work onsite with our client in Herndon, VA. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• The client is seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in the Rust Programming Language and proven experience developing systems with Rust to guide the next generation of mission-critical systems.
• Responsibilities include guiding the adoption of Rust throughout the embedded development, managing the integration or conversion of legacy software to Rust, providing best practices and architectural guidance for memory-safe usage of Rust, developing best practices and implementation guidance, and translation requirements into working and maintainable solutions for our C5 and Cyber Solution Centers.
• The selected candidate will apply technical proficiency across various stages of our SDLC, gather requirements, and work closely with stakeholders to prioritize and scope tasks.
• The selected candidate will be working as a key team member on a Scrum team and will be instrumental in setting our direction and strategy for product and infrastructure development.
• Support the engineering team members in embedded software application development, specifically with Rust
• Lead the adoption and deployment of Rust and associated techniques, idioms, design patterns, and tooling throughout multiple product lines
• Apply computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis concepts and principles in the development of software for the target hardware
• Work closely with cross-functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, operational performance requirements, and design of the overall system
• Support and participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, hardware-software integration, and formal test
• Investigate root causes of complex issues, and implement solutions, working independently or with a multi-disciplinary team
• Develop software test plans and procedures, and other relevant technical documentation
• Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, prototype, and evaluate results
• Participate in peer reviews, identify, track, and repair defects
• Utilize a variety of software languages (primarily Rust, C/C++, and Python developing code for embedded real-time operating systems (VxWorks, Linux, Integrity).

Here's what you'll get:

• Pay rate: $50.00-$75.00/Hour
• Hours: 40 Hours/Week 1^st Shift
• Length: Contract to Direct (8 Months)

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions, and we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of needs in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to them, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Rust Programming Language and proven experience developing systems with Rust to guide the next generation of mission-critical systems.

• Experience converting C/C++ code to Rust
• Experience developing Rust software for embedded systems
• Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or MagicDraw/Cameo
• Experience developing device drivers and Board Support Packages for real-time embedded systems
• Experience with Information Assurance and/or cryptography
• Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification, such as DO-178.

Additional Information :

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Active Secret DoD Clearance