The Role
Develop and maintain security software for embedded Linux devices and ground systems supporting interceptor drones. Implement secure provisioning, authentication, key management, secure boot, access controls, and software updates. Identify and remediate vulnerabilities, validate protections on hardware, and translate security requirements into technical solutions. Support compliance documentation and evidence collection, with potential work involving TPMs, embedded penetration testing, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC.
Summary Generated by Built In
You want to help build the Western resilience and protect people and critical infrastructure. At CDDS, you’ll help secure the software behind our next-generation interceptor drones.
We’re looking for a hands-on software engineer who understands embedded security and US security requirements. You’ll complement our existing cloud security expertise by implementing security on our devices and supporting compliance documentation from a technical perspective.
### What you will do
* Write and maintain software that secures our embedded Linux devices and ground systems.
* Implement secure provisioning, authentication, key management, and software updates.
* Translate security requirements into practical technical solutions alongside our security and compliance lead.
* Identify vulnerabilities, implement fixes, and verify that security measures work on real hardware.
* Support compliance work with technical documentation and evidence of implemented controls.
### Requirements
* Strong software development skills in Python and/or C++.
* Experience securing embedded Linux systems.
* Practical knowledge of encryption, secure boot, access control, and device security.
* Ability to balance security requirements with performance, reliability, and operational needs.
* experience for hardware backed key storage, like TPMs
### Nice to have
* Experience supporting security compliance or assessments.
* Familiarity with US cybersecurity requirements relevant to defense suppliers.
* CCP certification.
* Experience with NVIDIA Jetson or similar embedded platforms.
* Experience with yocto
* Experience with embedded penetration testing
* NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC familiarity
### Why CDDS
* Direct impact on technology protecting people and critical infrastructure.
* A hands-on engineering role with ownership and close collaboration across the team.
* Real-world testing and deployment of your work.
* Attractive compensation.
We’re looking for a hands-on software engineer who understands embedded security and US security requirements. You’ll complement our existing cloud security expertise by implementing security on our devices and supporting compliance documentation from a technical perspective.
### What you will do
* Write and maintain software that secures our embedded Linux devices and ground systems.
* Implement secure provisioning, authentication, key management, and software updates.
* Translate security requirements into practical technical solutions alongside our security and compliance lead.
* Identify vulnerabilities, implement fixes, and verify that security measures work on real hardware.
* Support compliance work with technical documentation and evidence of implemented controls.
### Requirements
* Strong software development skills in Python and/or C++.
* Experience securing embedded Linux systems.
* Practical knowledge of encryption, secure boot, access control, and device security.
* Ability to balance security requirements with performance, reliability, and operational needs.
* experience for hardware backed key storage, like TPMs
### Nice to have
* Experience supporting security compliance or assessments.
* Familiarity with US cybersecurity requirements relevant to defense suppliers.
* CCP certification.
* Experience with NVIDIA Jetson or similar embedded platforms.
* Experience with yocto
* Experience with embedded penetration testing
* NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC familiarity
### Why CDDS
* Direct impact on technology protecting people and critical infrastructure.
* A hands-on engineering role with ownership and close collaboration across the team.
* Real-world testing and deployment of your work.
* Attractive compensation.
Skills Required
- Strong software development skills in Python and/or C++
- Experience securing embedded Linux systems
- Practical knowledge of encryption, secure boot, access control, and device security
- Experience with hardware-backed key storage, such as TPMs
- Experience supporting security compliance or assessments
- Familiarity with US cybersecurity requirements relevant to defense suppliers
- CCP certification
- Experience with NVIDIA Jetson or similar embedded platforms
- Experience with Yocto
- Experience with embedded penetration testing
- Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC
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The Company
What We Do
CDDS AG develops autonomous interceptor drones designed to neutralize Group 1 and Group 2 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) threats. Utilizing onboard AI and real-time decision-making, their systems detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones independently, providing scalable, AI-driven defense for critical infrastructure with minimal collateral impact.
