Ultra Intelligence & Communications
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer (clearance
Tampa, FL, United States · Senior
No sponsorshipDetected 20 days ago
AlgorithmsCybersecurityVHDLEmbedded SystemsHardware DesignResearchCommunication
About the role
- From engineering systems that save lives to leading programs that change the battlefield-find your place in the future of defense.
- We focus on enhancing situational awareness, tactical command and control, and seamless video data exchange capabilities within a dynamic, multi-domain environment.
- This role goes beyond traditional embedded development.
Requirements
- Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of embedded firmware development experience in VHDL
- Experience with:
- Experience working in waterfall or agile development methodology-based projects
- Strong systems-thinking mindset with the ability to assess technical risk and security impact
Nice to have
- Low-level embedded development and debugging
- ARM/MicroBlaze-based processors and SoC platforms
- Firmware and hardware/software integration
- Strong understanding of memory management, concurrency, and deterministic embedded behavior
- 10+ years of embedded or firmware development experience
- Direct experience with NSA High Assurance certification, RMF, or similar DoD security frameworks
- Preferred / Differentiating Experience
Compensation
- Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus – Performance Related
Benefits
- Every employee is critical to our success, and as such, we offer a range of flexible employee benefits, including:
- Annual Bonus - Annual Bonus - Performance Related
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) package plus 11 company holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
- Array of voluntary benefit offerings
Company info
- Ultra Intelligence & Communications
- Mission Solutions
- Powering Decision
- Join the team redefining defense technology.
- By joining our Mission Solutions business, you will be a member of a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions that streamline the preparation and execution of intricate, mission-critical operations.
- Job Description
- Ultra ProLogic is expanding its encryption business and seeking an Embedded Firmware Engineer to help architect, implement, and certify high-assurance cryptographic systems used by the U.S. Department of Defense, NATO, and allied partners.
- You will work on security-critical software and firmware that must meet NSA High Assurance (HA) certification requirements, contributing directly to cryptographic information assurance architectures, certification artifacts, and fielded systems protecting real-world tactical and strategic networks.
- If you are motivated by deep technical challenges-secure embedded design, Rust adoption in constrained environments, and building systems that withstand formal certification scrutiny-this role offers rare and meaningful work.
- What You'll Work On
- High-assurance cryptographic and key management systems supporting secure communications, remote rekey, and lifecycle management
- Embedded software and firmware operating within defined crypto, INFOSEC, and High Assurance boundaries
- Architecture and implementation of cryptographic information assurance (IA) software and systems
- Systems that undergo formal NSA High Assurance certification, from requirements through fielding and sustainment Role Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware primarily in VHDL for cryptographic and security-critical platforms
- Develop embedded algorithms and functions in firmware
- Develop device drivers for hardware components
- Architect cryptographic information assurance Firmware and systems, including definition of security boundaries, trusted services, and separation of crypto and non-crypto functions
- Perform trade studies and embedded architecture design, with emphasis on red-black separation, Security Monitor, bus interfaces and channel development
- Actively support the NSA High Assurance certification process, including:
- Requirements decomposition and traceability
- Security architecture definition and documentation
- Development of certification artifacts and evidence
- Participation in technical reviews and certification milestones
- Develop and maintain formal engineering documentation:
- Software & Hardware Requirements (SHRS, IRS)
- Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer.
- If you need an accommodation in any part of the
Visa & Work Authorization
- Government Secret Security Clearance (U
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