Rust Software Engineer – DoD Secret Clearance
Join our client's team as a Rust Software Engineer with active DoD Secret clearance, leading secure embedded development and modernizing mission-critical C5 & Cyber systems.
Location: Herndon, Virginia (Relocation Available)
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category: Information Technology – Enterprise Software Implementation
Role Overview
We are hiring for one of our clients who is seeking an expert Rust Software Engineer with an active DoD Secret clearance for a 100% onsite role. You will lead Rust adoption, guide migration of legacy code, establish best practices for secure embedded development, and provide technical direction for mission-critical C5 and Cyber systems.
What You Will Do
- Lead the adoption and implementation of Rust across embedded development teams.
- Guide the migration and integration of legacy software into Rust-based systems.
- Define and enforce best practices for secure, memory-safe Rust development.
- Provide architectural guidance and technical leadership for mission-critical projects.
- Develop documentation, coding guidelines, and implementation standards for Rust usage.
- Translate complex technical and system requirements into reliable, maintainable software solutions.
- Support C5 and Cyber Solution Centers with high-assurance, next-generation system development.
Who You Are
- An expert Rust Software Engineer with deep, hands-on experience.
- Holder of an active DoD Secret clearance and able to work 100% onsite.
- A U.S. citizen with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Graduate degree preferred).
- Equipped with 12+ years of relevant engineering experience.
- Experienced with 5+ years of advanced Rust development and strong understanding of the language.
- Skilled in C/C++ development and object-oriented design
About Sperton
This role is sponsored by Sperton, a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices in Europe, Asia, and America. We help companies find and manage top talent across borders, providing fast, compliant, and flexible recruitment, consulting employment, and global mobility services
- Department
- Information Technology
- Locations
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job location
- Herndon, Virginia
- Employment Level | Seniority
- Senior Level
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Workplace & Culture at Sperton
At Sperton, we believe that great results come from great people.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering quality in everything we do.
We are a Norwegian-owned international company with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the USA, working together seamlessly across time zones and cultures. Our teams are diverse, yet united by the same goal — to connect people and companies in meaningful ways.
We value openness, initiative, and continuous learning. Everyone at Sperton is encouraged to take ownership, share ideas, and challenge existing ways of working to make our solutions even better.
Even though we operate globally, our approach is personal. We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people feel heard, respected, and motivated to grow — both professionally and personally.
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