Senior FPGA Security Architect– Aerospace, Defense & Government
Core
Lead customer-facing security engagements for programmable logic and adaptive compute platforms in the Aerospace, Defense, and Government market, implementing mission-critical and long-life systems.
Role type
Senior IC FPGA Security Architect (Customer Advisor)
Builds
Secure FPGA design architectures, bitstream encryption, secure boot, and chain-of-trust solutions for defense contractors and aerospace partners.
Domain
Aerospace, Defense, and Government (ADG) hardware security
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
FPGA design and SoC architecture, hardware security (bitstream encryption, secure boot, key management), threat modeling, regulatory compliance, stakeholder communication, customer advisory
Preferred skills
SoC FPGAs with embedded processors, anti-tamper and PUFs, cryptographic implementations in constrained hardware, hardware security standards, supply chain security
Technologies
FPGA development tools, ARM-based FPGA platforms
Responsibilities
Lead customer discussions on FPGA security architecture and threat modeling; translate mission requirements into security recommendations; advise on secure design and deployment including key management and device identity; partner with Sales and FAEs to support design wins; deliver security-focused presentations and workshops; provide customer-driven feedback to product roadmaps.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with customer advisory focus