Staff Embedded Systems Security Engineer
Core
Design and implement security architectures, PKI, and cryptographic solutions for autonomous spacecraft and embedded systems in adversarial RF environments.
Role type
Staff Embedded Systems Security Engineer (Hardware/Firmware Security)
Builds
Security platforms, tooling, and foundational services for spacecraft flight software, firmware, and hardware platforms.
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Embedded Systems Security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Embedded hardware security, firmware security, PKI design, applied cryptography, C/C++ development, FPGA security, supply-chain security, security testing automation, threat modeling
Preferred skills
FIPS validation experience, real-time/safety-critical systems, regulated domain background, hardware reverse engineering, HIL/SIL test infrastructure, post-quantum cryptography migration
Technologies
C, C++, FPGA/VHDL, embedded Linux, HSMs, FIPS 140-3, CNSA 2.0, CCSDS SDLS, post-quantum cryptography
Responsibilities
Own security architecture and threat modeling for spacecraft platforms; Architect and build security platforms and tooling for secure-by-default development; Design and implement PKI for resource-constrained spacecraft; Architect cryptographic implementations meeting government standards; Secure flight software build and deployment pipelines; Lead security assessments and penetration testing; Drive adoption of secure design practices across engineering teams; Tackle novel security challenges in space-based systems.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on technical leadership with strategic impact
