Senior Offensive Security Engineer - Embedded Systems
Core
Proactively identify and exploit vulnerabilities in embedded systems (hardware, firmware, software) to improve security posture using penetration testing, reverse engineering, and threat modeling.
Role type
Senior IC offensive security engineer (embedded systems)
Builds
Red team capabilities and security assessments for defense, law enforcement, and public safety communications systems
Domain
Defense / Embedded Systems / Cybersecurity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Penetration testing, reverse engineering, threat modeling, offensive security engagement leadership, cloud/container security assessment (AWS/Azure/Kubernetes), mobile device security (Android/iOS), C/C++/Rust/Golang/Swift programming
Preferred skills
Custom tooling development, vulnerability weaponization, robot platform security architectures, mobile application exploitation, anti-tamper mechanisms, embedded/mobile system development
Technologies
AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Android, iOS, C, C++, Rust, Golang, Swift
Responsibilities
Assess security posture of Silvus-built software, hardware, firmware, and third-party components; Provide expertise on real-world attack vectors and implement mitigations; Plan, build, and maintain capabilities for red team projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
