Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer

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Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer

Comtech LLC

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Experience

Mid

Posted

Jul 18, 2026

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August 17, 2026

Applicants

0

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Job Description

Embedded Cybersecurity Software Engineer-C++ Salt Lake City, UT, 12+ months Contract Job description : - We are actively recruiting Software Engineers eager to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies for next-generation mobile ad-hoc wireless communication systems. - This role involves collaborating within a team to conceptualize, design, build, and troubleshoot secure embedded software products. - The role also encompasses applying principles of information assurance and leveraging advanced technologies to achieve security certifications and accreditations. - Excellent communication skills are essential for this role, as you'll collaborate closely with fellow engineers, present findings, and engage with both customers and vendors. - Your duties will span the entire project lifecycle, from initial bid and proposal through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing engineering support. Skills/Experience: - DoD SECRET security clearance or higher - A bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE or a degree in a closely related field and 4+ years of software engineering experience. - Knowledge and experience using C++ and understanding modern object-oriented design and architecture - Knowledge and experience developing for embedded real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, MQX, FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS, embedded Linux, etc. - Good communication skills and works well in a team environment - DoD SECRET security clearance or higher - Knowledge and experience using C++ and understanding modern object-oriented design and architecture - Knowledge and experience developing for embedded real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, MQX, FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS, embedded Linux, etc. - Good communication skills and works well in a team environment. Desired Skills: - Experience developing security architectures or secure network design - Experience developing to secure coding guidelines or standards - Open-source Linux development - Experience with source control repositories such as Git or ClearCase - Experience with test frameworks such as Google Test/Google Mock - Agile development methodology and Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence) - DevOps technologies such as virtualization, Docker, scripting, and automation - A very strong background in programming languages, compilers, and application execution - Low-level drivers and hardware interfaces such as ISO7816, USB, I2C, SPI, etc. - Working knowledge of TCP/IP/UDP, RS-485, RS-232. - Scripting Languages such as Python, Bash, Perl. Degree Requirements : - A bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE or a degree in a closely related field and 4+ years of software engineering expert

Key Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize, design, build, and troubleshoot secure embedded software products.
  • Apply principles of information assurance to achieve security certifications and accreditations.
  • Collaborate with engineers, customers, and vendors to present findings and engage with stakeholders.
  • Manage the entire project lifecycle from initial bid and proposal through development, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
  • Electrical Engineering
  • or Computer Engineering

Skills Required

C++Object-oriented designEmbedded real-time operating systemsVxWorksMQXFreeRTOSSafeRTOSEmbedded LinuxCommunicationTeamworkSecurity architecturesSecure network designSecure coding guidelinesOpen-source Linux developmentGitClearCaseGoogle TestGoogle MockAgileJIRABitbucketConfluenceDockerScriptingAutomationCompilersApplication executionISO7816USBI2CSPITCP/IPUDPRS-485RS-232PythonBashPerl

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