Software Engineer II - Embedded Cybersecurity (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-137 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 137

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Are you big into Crypto?  We’re not talking currency!

Our Crypto team creates some crazy advanced embedded cryptographic capabilities for U.S. military communications products.  We regularly work with the NSA to ensure our military communications are secure and trustworthy.  Our team works alongside multiple hardware, FPGA and software teams in order to seamlessly embed our advanced technology into several different products.

As a Software Engineer II joining to join our team, where you will play a key role in the design, development, integration, and verification of our embedded encryption algorithms. Proficiency in C++, Python, and embedded Linux is crucial for rapid integration into our projects. While experience with secure systems, secure software development, or cryptographic applications is preferred, it is not required. The ideal candidate will consistently deliver superior results, ensuring project milestones are met while fostering a positive work environment. You should thrive in collaborative team settings, both in-person and through technology, and possess demonstrated expertise in integrating system hardware and software components.

What You Will Do: 

• Design and develop embedded software solutions 

• Work collaboratively in a team create to solve our customers' unique and interesting needs 

• Support requirement generation, software implementation, test case development, and verification efforts 

• Integrate multi-threaded C and C++ software code bases. 

What You Will Learn:

• You will gain experience working with an agile team. 

• You will gain experience in the software development lifecycle as well as learning more about security requirements. 

• You can take flight to the next level of your career by becoming a subject matter expert as well as taking opportunities of project engineering. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Comfortable working with C, C++, Rust, python and/or Linux 

• Experience coding in an embedded environment 

• Security focused mindset 

• Familiar with multi-threaded and object oriented development 

• Familiar with the basics of asymmetric and symmetric encryption 

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning

• Adoption Assistance         

• Autism Benefit

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program

• Eligible for relocation

• And more! 

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