Trusted Firmware Verification Engineer (80-100%)

Belimo; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Belimo is seeking an Embedded Security Verification Engineer to lead security testing for ARM-based firmware. You will drive vulnerability assessments, validate Secure Boot and Secure Update, and build automated validation solutions across embedded systems.

Join a cross-functional team collaborating with development and security colleagues to secure next-generation IoT products. Strong C++ and Python skills, plus RTOS and networking know-how, are essential.

Qualifikationen

• BSc or MSc in a relevant engineering/computer science field.
• Experience with cybersecurity-focused embedded systems.
• Hands-on vulnerability assessment and penetration testing of communication stacks.
• Knowledge of Secure Boot, Secure Update, and secure storage concepts.
• Strong Embedded C++ and Python programming skills.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Plan, document, and lead security testing campaigns for embedded products.
• Perform security assessments, penetration testing, threat modeling, and security reviews.
• Validate Secure Boot, Secure Update, Secure Storage, and communication protocols.
• Identify and analyze vulnerabilities in firmware, communication stacks, and embedded systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated security testing and validation frameworks.
• Coordinate external development partners and take ownership of selected deliverables.
• Support firmware releases, maintenance activities, and security compliance requirements.
• Investigate reported security defects and contribute to vulnerability remediation efforts.

Kenntnisse

Embedded C++

Python

Security testing

Penetration testing

Cryptography fundamentals

RTOS

Networking protocols

Ausbildung

BSc or MSc in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering

Cybersecurity certifications

Tools

Robot Framework

Jobbeschreibung

Introduction

Join us as an Embedded Security Verification Engineer and play a key role in securing next-generation embedded and IoT products. You will lead security testing, identify vulnerabilities, and build automated validation solutions for ARM-based firmware platforms while collaborating across development and security teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, document, and lead security testing campaigns for embedded products.
• Perform security assessments, penetration testing, threat modeling, and security reviews.
• Validate critical security features such as Secure Boot, Secure Update, Secure Storage, and communication protocols.
• Identify and analyze vulnerabilities in firmware, communication stacks, and embedded systems.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated security testing and validation frameworks.
• Coordinate external development partners and take ownership of selected deliverables.
• Support firmware releases, maintenance activities, and security compliance requirements.
• Investigate reported security defects and contribute to vulnerability remediation efforts.

Required Expertise

• BSc or MSc in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field; cybersecurity certifications are also valued.
• Experience with cybersecurity-focused embedded systems and secure firmware architectures.
• Hands-on experience in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing of communication stacks (REST APIs, HTTP, Modbus, BACnet, etc.).
• Knowledge of secure embedded technologies including Secure Boot, Secure Update, TrustedFirmware-M, and secure storage concepts.
• Strong programming skills in Embedded C++ and Python.
• Understanding of cryptography fundamentals, including encryption, digital signatures, PKI, and key management.
• Experience with RTOS environments, network protocols, industrial field buses, and test automation tools such as Robot Framework.
• Fluent English communication skills; German is a plus.

People at Belimo

Smart buildings start with dedicated people. We bring talented people together and foster an environment to succeed. At Belimo, respect, trust, and support across departments help ideas move quickly into real-world solutions, because we achieve more together than we ever could alone.

About Belimo

Belimo is the global market leader in the development, production, and sales of field devices for the energy-efficient control of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. The focus of our core business is on damper actuators, control valves, sensors and meters. Founded in 1975, the company has been listed on the Swiss Exchange (SIX) since 1995.

Compensation & Benefits

At Belimo, we believe in fair, equitable, and competitive compensation. We offer pay that reflects your skills, experience, education, and location. Beyond compensation, you'll benefit from a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, and long-term success. Belimo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.