Senior cryptographic embedded software developers

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Job Description:

Our group is looking for motivated Senior cryptographic embedded software developers to deliver creative solutions to software challenges having unique performance, size, and execution requirements. You will bring your experience with embedded software development for various platforms using the Linux development environment, knowledge of networking protocols, Cryptographic algorithms, and OS concepts to work with a team pushing the limits of technology.  Opportunities include Linux device drivers and kernel modifications, writing high-performance C code for both Linux and RTOS environments, and exploring the latest hardware technologies in the market.  

Personal Development! Not only will you have the opportunity to work with other outstanding engineers, you’ll also have the opportunity to grow your career and explore new areas of interest. We offer flexible rotations within our larger organization so you can continue to enhance your technical skills in embedded programming or explore new technologies such as big data crunching with Hadoop, coding high-speed applications in C++, web front-end work, or building Java enterprise solutions. No matter what your career aspirations are, we can help provide you with the opportunities you’re looking for.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• 8+ years of related work experience (with at least 5 years of experience as an embedded firmware engineer)
• Programming language fluency in C/C++
• Embedded OS principles like memory management and caches, memory addressing, SMP
• Software development principles, data structures, pointers, and algorithms
• Familiarity with Type 1 Encryption, encryption key management, session management protocols
• Familiarity with network protocols, TCP/IP stack
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Linux kernel and device driver programming
• Familiarity with RISC assembly (MIPS, ARM, PowerPC, etc.)
• Cross compilation, GNU make tools, open source development tools
• Protocol Analysis - Knowledge of how IP/Serial based protocols work and how to reverse their format including checksums, MACs, encoding formats, HTTP, XML etc.
• Network configuration and debugging, Wireshark
• Encryption - A good understand of how symmetrical and asymmetrical encryption works, certificate chain of trust, crypto weaknesses etc. 
• Script programming (Python, bash, etc.)

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $217,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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