System Engineer

We’ve determined which skillsets are most beneficial for this role. These skills are listed first below as the Must Haves and Nice to Haves our hiring team highly prefers. Below that you’ll find the standard job description for this opportunity.
Must Haves:

• C++ (up to C++ 14)
• Python
• Minimum of 5+ years of C++ and Python experience with Real time embedded systems
• Usage of a Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), such as Green Hills Integrity, VxWorks, or similar
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Good teamwork skills, able to work in a team environment
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Nice to Haves:

• Object-oriented design and implementation experience, with exposure to software modeling and UML tools such as IBM Rhapsody or Magic Draw/Cameo
• Familiarity with RUST software languages
• Experience with NSA Type 1 certification or other SW certification such as DO-178

Job Description:

The Information Assurance Systems Engineer is first and foremost a Systems Engineer who is also a subject matter expert in the development of systems and equipment that protect classified National Security information. S/he will be responsible for applying security and cryptography expertise throughout the Systems Engineering process to develop and successfully certify National Security systems on time, within the allotted budget, and with low residual risk.
The Information Assurance Systems Engineer is an ideal position for those with either Systems Engineering academic or industry experience in the design, development, and test of Information Assurance solutions for Defense and Intelligence community customers. The successful candidate will possess both expertise in Systems Engineering as well as in Information Assurance, Security, and Cryptography. Demonstrated history of success in developing NSA Approved products is highly desirable.
Within the Security engineering context, his or her primary responsibility will be performing Concept of Operations development, Requirements decomposition/synthesis, Architecture Development and analysis, and security test planning and execution.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

About Altimeter Solutions

Altimeter Solutions, LLC is a technical consulting firm that specializes in providing clients the highest quality analytical and technical consultative services possible. Altimeter's mission is to provide clients with proven professional solutions and services that represent the uppermost levels of industry technical competencies and value.