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Software Engineer, Rust
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Helsing
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.
Altra, HX-2, Rust, C++, Python, Nix, NixOS, Software-In-The-Loop (SITL), Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL)
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Senior Systems Engineer
Atlanta or Austin or Denver or Seattle or Washington
$168k-$254k/yr HybridFull Time
Cloudflare
CloudflareNYSE: NET: Provides security and performance services for internet properties.
8+ YOE8+ years building and operating Linux systems and distributed control planes; strong Rust/Go/TypeScript skills; deep Linux networking and security judgment; experience with fleet-scale device management and observability.
Rust, Go, TypeScript, IPsec, MASQUE, eBPF, Linux, WireGuard, GRE, Buildroot, Yocto, RAUC, UEFI Secure Boot, TPM, VMware, KVM, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Prometheus, Grafana, ClickHouse, OpenTelemetry
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Systems Engineer - DevOps
Germantown, Maryland, United States
$76k-$99k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Leonardo DRS
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.
Jenkins, Groovy, Python, C, C++, Rust, Bash, Powershell, EXXi, Proxmox, Docker, Git CLI, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Atlassian, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket
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Space Systems/ Principal Systems Engineer
Fairfax or Linthicum Heights
$88k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
2+ YOEActive TS/SCI clearance, 2+ years relevant experience (varies by level), ability to elicit and document system requirements, create ICDs and traceability matrices, and work with Agile teams.
C, C++, Python, Rust, Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM Rhapsody, Jira, Confluence, MBSE, CI/CD
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Space Systems/ Principal Systems Engineer
Fairfax or Linthicum
$88k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
2+ YOEActive TS/SCI clearance, STEM bachelor's (or higher) with 2–5+ years relevant experience, requirements engineering, ICDs, traceability matrices, MBSE familiarity, Agile, and strong communication.
Jira, Confluence, Cameo Systems Modeler, IBM Rhapsody, C/C++, Python, Rust, CI/CD
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Systems Development Engineer, Amazon Leo
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$129k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
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.
Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C++, C#, Rust, Linux/Unix, CI/CD, AWS, GeoPandas, Shapely, OGR, QGIS, PostGIS, Pandas, Spark DataFrames, AWS Athena, Glue, S3, AWS Systems Manager, SSM Agent, SSM Documents
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Senior Systems Engineer, Database
Vienna or San Francisco
$180k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Antithesis
Antithesis: Autonomous software testing platform for deterministic bug detection.
Strong Rust proficiency, deep systems programming and CS fundamentals, experience with databases and performance optimization, product-minded collaboration, and writing design docs.
Rust, JavaScript, V8, AWS S3, AWS Lambda, Linux
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Software and Systems Development Engineer – Test Framework
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$120k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Markon
Markon: Delivers management and technical consulting services to federal agencies.
5+ YOEActive TS/SCI with polygraph,5+ years software development,proficiency in Python or Rust and Bash,experience with distributed systems,CI/CD,containerization,Linux,datastores,Amazon CDK,and embedded systems familiarity.
Python, Rust, Bash, PostgreSQL, GraphDB, DynamoDB, Amazon CDK, Amazon Pipelines, Gitlab Pipelines, GitLab CI, Jenkins, AWS CloudWatch, pytest, pytest-bdd, robot, behave
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AI/ML Engineer (Systems Engineer, Sr)
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Redwire
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.
Python, C++, Rust, Neo4j, DGraph, ArangoDB, CUDA, REST, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP, UDP, TCP, Pub/Sub, CI/CD
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Software and Systems Development Engineer – Test Framework
Arlington, Virginia, United States
$120k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Markon Solutions
Markon Solutions: Provides professional program and engineering services to federal agencies.
5+ YOEActive TS/SCI with polygraph, 5+ years software development, proficiency in Python or Rust, Bash, distributed systems, IDL-defined interfaces, CI/CD, containerization, and Linux/Unix console work.
Python, Rust, Bash, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Amazon CDK, PostgreSQL, GraphDB, DynamoDB, Amazon Pipelines, Gitlab Pipelines, AWS CloudWatch, pytest, pytest-bdd, robot, behave, IDL, Linux/Unix
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Cyber Systems Engineer
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Metrea
Metrea: Provider of effects-as-a-service to global national security partners.
Develop and deploy production software for edge sensing and secure communications; proficiency in Rust/Python/Bash, Linux, networking fundamentals; US citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret/TS/SCI clearance required.
Rust, Python, Bash, Linux, C#, JavaScript, ARM, Jetson, Raspberry Pi, SDR
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RF Systems Test Engineer
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Lynk Global
Lynk Global: Enables direct satellite-to-phone connectivity for standard mobile devices.
5+ YOEFive+ years in RF system design/testing; hands-on with RF lab equipment; Linux and programming proficiency; able to work independently and in a team.
Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer, Multimeter, RF Front Ends, Single-board Computers, Microcontrollers, FPGAs, GPUs, CPUs, SoCs, Software-Defined Radios, Antennas, Linux, Rust, C++, C, Python, MATLAB
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Cyber Systems Security Engineer
Manassas, Virginia, United States
$101k-$201k/yr HybridFull Time
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed MartinNYSE: LMT: Designs and manufactures global security and aerospace systems.
3+ YOEBachelor's in CS/Cybersecurity/Comp Eng (3+ yrs) or Master's (2+ yrs) or 7 yrs relevant experience; Linux and networking experience; RMF/SRG/STIG knowledge; ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance; DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (or obtain within 6 months).
Linux, Windows, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Requirements Guide (SRG), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), Jira, Confluence, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Python, C, C++, Rust, IDS
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Robotics Engineer for Tailored Autonomous Systems
Laurel, Maryland, United States
$85k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
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).
Python, C++, Rust, ROS, ROS2, Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Unreal Engine, AirSim, HWIL, AI/ML
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RUST Software Developer - Multiple Levels ($10K Sign-on) (40866)
Herndon, Virginia, United States
$90k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
L3Harris Technologies
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.
Rust, C, C++, Python, VxWorks, Linux, Integrity, IBM Rhapsody, MagicDraw, Cameo
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Senior Software Engineer – Low-Latency, Async & Systems Programming | Cloud Security
Columbia or Massachusetts or United States
$138k-$184k/yr HybridFull Time
Tenable
TenableNasdaq: TENB: Provides cybersecurity software to identify and prioritize digital risks.
4+ YOE4+ years in performance-critical systems programming with strong concurrency, memory management, and async expertise; fluency in C/C++/Rust/C#/Java; experience with profilers and reducing allocations.
PerfView, dotTrace, YourKit, Redis, C++, C, Rust, C#, Java
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Mission Software Engineer, Intelligence Systems
Reston, Virginia, United States
$151k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
Experience with Go, Rust, or Python and frontend frameworks (React/Angular); strong engineering background in CS/SE/math/physics; ability to work with large data processing systems; eligible to obtain and maintain U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance; willing to travel up to 25%.
Go, Rust, Python, React, Angular, Lattice OS
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Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
$145k-$200k/yr HybridFull Time
Palantir
PalantirNasdaq: PLTR: Developing software platforms for data integration and analytics.
5+ YOE2+ Mgmt5+ years professional software development, 2+ years system design and 2+ years mentoring/tech lead experience; proficiency in Rust, Python, C++, or Java; BS/MS/PhD in CS/Robotics/EE or related; active or eligible for US security clearance.
Rust, Python, C++, Java, LLM
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Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer
Austin or Reston or United States
HybridFull Time
Seekr
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.
Kubernetes, Helm, Argo CD, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Python, Go, Rust, C++, vLLM, SGLang, TensorRT-LLM, Triton Inference Server, Ray Serve, AWS, Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform
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Software Engineer ? Broadcast Media Platforms (MD, Hanover)
Hanover, Maryland, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Eccalon
Eccalon: High-tech cybersecurity and AI solutions for government and industry.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent,3+ years software engineering,2+ years systems programming in C/C++/Rust,experience with real-time networking (UDP/TCP),concurrency (Go/Python),and media transport/codec knowledge.
FFmpeg, GStreamer, TSDuck, libsrt, librist, RTMP, C, C++, Rust, Go, Python, Bash, Protobuf, JSON, AWS, GCP, Azure
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