Embedded Security Engineer

Job Title: Senior Embedded Security Engineer

Location: Newark, Ca

Employment Type: [Full-Time / Contract]

Industry: Automotive / Embedded Systems / Cybersecurity

Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Security Engineer with deep technical expertise in embedded systems security to join a fast-paced, cutting-edge team developing next-generation automotive and IoT technologies. This role is critical to ensuring secure boot processes, low-level hardware protection, and comprehensive cybersecurity validation.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and execute security validation efforts across embedded systems.

Develop, implement, and assess secure boot mechanisms.

Perform vulnerability assessments and penetration testing at the hardware/software boundary.

Conduct JTAG and boundary scan testing with security-focused analysis.

Design and run test suites for low-level hardware security features.

Collaborate with software, hardware, and system architects to define robust security requirements.

Support integration of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, DoIP) from a security standpoint.

Script and automate test processes and data analysis using Python.

Document findings, provide risk assessments, and suggest mitigation strategies.

Required Skills & Experience:

5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded system security.

Proven expertise in secure boot, trusted execution environments, and hardware root of trust.

Deep knowledge of JTAG, SWD, and hardware debug interfaces from a security lens.

Strong experience in security validation and test methodology at the hardware and firmware levels.

Solid programming/scripting with Python for test automation and analysis.

Familiarity with automotive protocols such as CAN, LIN, and DoIP.

In-depth understanding of common embedded security threats and defenses (e.g., side-channel, fault injection, secure firmware update).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in the automotive industry or with AUTOSAR and ISO 26262 environments.

Certifications in embedded or cybersecurity (e.g., CEH, OSCP, GICSP) are a plus.

Who You Are:

A superstar in embedded security with a passion for deep technical challenges.

Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams.

Driven by excellence, with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.