293 rust engineer jobs at 103 companies in Frederick, MD
🚀PromotedHiringCafe
Founding Backend / Infra Engineer
Cupertino, CA, US
$160k-$300k/yrOn-SiteFull Time
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Own the crawlers, pipelines, and infrastructure powering a real-time job search engine. Strong Node.js and Python fundamentals; bonus points for security and reverse-engineering chops.
HiringCafe: Building a 100× better job search engine to take on Indeed and LinkedIn.
Help us build a 100× better job search engine. We need a full-stack engineer with great taste, sharp fundamentals, and a track record of shipping polished product on React/Next.js plus a real backend (Firebase, Elasticsearch, Redis, Stripe).
Parry Labs: Integrates open-architecture software and hardware for defense mission systems.
5+ YOE5+ years Rust development in production; no_std/embedded Rust; async/Tokio; multi-crate workspace; network protocols; CI/CD; testing (fuzz/proptest) and security.
5+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE,5+ years software development with Rust or modern C/C++,2+ years async Rust,embedded/Linux/RTOS experience,CI and testing experience,able to travel up to 15%.
Helsing: AI-powered software and autonomous hardware for democratic defense missions.
5+ YOE5+ years systems-level software engineering experience; bachelor's in CS/Engineering preferred; proficiency in Rust (or C++/systems language) and familiarity with Python; experience with distributed, low-latency, or embedded systems; U.S. citizenship eligible for security clearance.
Arlington or McLean or Chantilly or Beavercreek or San Antonio or Huntsville or Annapolis Junction or El Segundo or Rome or Aurora or Colorado Springs or Lexington
$87k-$198k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Provides technology and management consulting services to diverse organizations.
3+ YOE3+ years software engineering with Rust, Kubernetes and containerized services, autoscaling strategies, CI/CD implementation, experience with Python or C++, Secret clearance, and Bachelor’s degree.
Booz Allen HamiltonNYSE: BAH: Consulting and technology services for government and commercial clients
3+ YOE3+ years software engineering with Rust, experience with Kubernetes and autoscaling (HPA/VPA), CI/CD (GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/Jenkins), Python or C++, Bachelor's degree, and active Secret clearance.
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
3+ YOETop Secret clearance; BS/MS/PhD in CS/SE/Math/Physics; 3+ years Rust experience on Linux; data processing focus; quick understanding of complex systems; willingness to travel up to 30%.
L3Harris TechnologiesNYSE: LHX: Aerospace and defense providing mission-critical technology solutions.
4+ YOEProduction Rust experience, embedded and C/C++ development, bachelor\u0002s degree or equivalent experience, active DoD Secret clearance, ability to travel >30%, SDLC and systems-integration experience.
Leonardo DRSNASDAQ: DRS: Manufactures advanced electronic systems for defense and military applications.
0+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, novice technical expertise, up to 2 years experience with Python/C/C++/Rust/Bash/Powershell, Jenkins/Groovy, VMs/containers, Git, and ability to obtain DOD security clearance.
CACINYSE: CACI: Provides information technology and professional services to government clients.
5+ YOEUS citizen able to obtain Top Secret clearance; degree in CS/EE/Physics or 4 yrs equivalent; 5+ years software engineering experience; familiarity with Python, C++, Rust, Linux, AWS; strong problem-solving and teamwork skills.
CACI InternationalNYSE: CACI: Provides information technology and engineering services for government agencies.
5+ YOEUS citizen eligible for Top Secret clearance; degree in CS/EE/Physics or 4+ years equivalent; 5+ years software engineering experience; familiarity with Python, C++, Rust, Linux, AWS; strong problem-solving and teamwork skills; onsite work.
Lynk Global: Enables direct satellite-to-phone connectivity for standard mobile devices.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or related, 3+ years hands-on lab instrumentation experience, Linux and programming (Rust,C++,C,Python,MATLAB), strong communication; vacuum and machining experience preferred.
Microsoft Excel, MATLAB, Linux, Rust, C++, C, Python
RedwireNYSE: RDW: Manufactures infrastructure and hardware components for diverse space missions.
1+ YOEU.S. citizen eligible for DoD Secret clearance, 1+ years backend/systems engineering experience, proficiency in Python/C++/Rust, experience with agentic systems, graph data modeling, real‑time pipelines, API design, and secure operations.
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Provider of global satellite-based connectivity and secure communication solutions.
10+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; 10+ years in embedded software with C/C++/Rust; strong OO design; CI/CD and DevOps experience; excellent communication; US Citizenship or permanent residency.
VTG: Provides engineering and digital modernization solutions for national security.
14+ YOETS/SCI with poly required. Bachelor's degree plus 14 years software engineering experience; full‑stack development, Kubernetes and Docker, RF/DSP and UI/UX experience; proficiency with Java, Python, Rust, C++.
Seekr: Transparent AI platform for enterprise and government decision-making.
5+ YOE5–8 years building distributed systems or cloud/platform services; production Kubernetes and ML infra experience; strong software engineering in Python and Go/Rust/C++; familiarity with GPU inference, model serving frameworks, and cloud platforms.
Seattle or Brevard County or Huntsville or Denver or Los Angeles or Reston
$165k-$231k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
5+ YOEM.S. in a STEM field with 5+ years in navigation systems; strong skills in Rust, C/C++, or C; experience with state estimation/Kalman filters and navigation sensors (IMUs, star trackers); U.S. eligibility required.
Washington, DC or Raleigh or Durham or Chapel Hill or Denver or Colorado Springs or Dallas or Fort Worth
$105k-$141k/yrRemoteFull Time
Second Front Systems: Secure cloud hosting and automated compliance for government software.
3+ YOEDoD TS/SCI eligibility required, U.S. citizenship, reside near approved hubs; 3+ years in systems deployment/operations in regulated environments; Linux, Kubernetes, Helm, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), networking, CI/CD, automation (Go/Rust/Python/Bash), and client-facing troubleshooting experience.
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory: Conducts research and engineering for national security and space.
2+ YOEBachelor's in a related technical field, 2+ years developing or integrating robotics/autonomous/embedded systems, programming in Python/C++/Rust, strong communication, and ability to obtain Interim Top Secret leading to Top Secret (US citizenship required).
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
2+ YOE2+ years designing or architecting systems; programming in Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, or Rust; Linux/Unix, CI/CD, AWS, and large-scale infrastructure automation experience; US work-authorization required.
Captivation Software: Provides specialized software engineering for the intelligence and defense communities.
5+ YOETop Secret/SCI with favorable Polygraph and U.S. citizenship required. Master's+5 years or Bachelor's+7 years or 9 years SWE experience. Linux, Bash, Python (3.x), containerization, Kubernetes, NoSQL, CI/CD, Git experience required.