Embedded Systems Software Consultant (Rust / RTOS)

Join an advanced technology initiative with a global satellite telecommunications company developing the next generation of secure network encryption systems. As an expert software engineering consultant, you will play a pivotal role in designing and building a Rust-based Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) for edge hardware.
This is a greenfield consulting engagement, ideal for an engineer with deep embedded systems expertise and a passion for Rust. Your contributions will directly impact national defense and secure communications systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement embedded system software using Rust
• Help stand up a new RTOS architecture from the ground up
• Collaborate with internal engineers and mentor/train team members in Rust
• Lead or support Proof-of-Concept (PoC) development and prototyping efforts
• Develop and maintain secure, high-performance firmware for encryption hardware
• Interface with hardware and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration
• Follow secure coding practices and compliance for defense-grade systems

Expert-level proficiency in Rust (this is non-negotiable)
5+ years of embedded software or RTOS development experience
Strong understanding of systems-level programming and real-time constraints
Hands-on experience with one or more RTOS platforms (FreeRTOS, RTEMS,
Zephyr, etc.)
Familiarity with hardware interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, etc.

Track record of PoC development, prototyping, or system bring-up
Experience working in defense, satellite, or telecom domains preferred
Comfortable working with low-level debugging and diagnostic tools
Excellent written and verbal communication for team training and documentation

Proficiencies
Rust
Embedded Systems
RTOS (FreeRTOS, Zephyr, RTEMS)
Systems Programming
Device Drivers
Bare Metal / No-Std Environments
PoC / Rapid Prototyping
Secure Firmware
Cross-compilation / Cargo / Build Systems
SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO

Additional Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required
Must hold or be eligible to obtain DoD Security Clearance

Bonus Qualifications
Experience training or mentoring development teams in Rust
Familiarity with satellite communications, encryption hardware, or aerospace
systems
Prior work with high-assurance or fault-tolerant systems

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.