Firmware Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company based in Dunfermline seeks a skilled Firmware Engineer to join their team. The successful candidate will design, develop, and implement firmware for embedded systems, focusing on cybersecurity and performance. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in firmware development, with duties including researching and implementing cryptographic algorithms and collaborating closely with hardware engineers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in firmware development for embedded systems.
• Demonstrable expertise in cybersecurity and cryptographic algorithms.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement firmware for embedded systems with a focus on security.
• Develop and integrate secure communication protocols.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of firmware.

Skills

Embedded system architectures

Cybersecurity principles

Cryptographic algorithms

Real-time operating systems (RTOS)

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Collaboration abilities

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

JTAG

Job description

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Kineton is a cutting-edge technology company committed to providing innovative digital solutions for our domestic and international clients.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team.

In this critical role, you will be responsible for:

• The design, development, and implementation of firmware for our embedded systems, with a strong emphasis on integrating cutting-edge cybersecurity algorithms and robust information encryption techniques.
• Your expertise in real-time development will be crucial in ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of our products.
• You will work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and security experts throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement firmware for embedded systems, focusing on security and performance.
• Research, analyze, and implement cryptographic algorithms for data protection at rest and in transit.
• Develop and integrate secure communication protocols.
• Design and implement real-time firmware solutions that meet strict performance and latency requirements.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of firmware, including security vulnerability assessments.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers on system architecture and hardware/firmware interfaces, ensuring security considerations are integrated from the outset.
• Work closely with software development teams to ensure seamless integration of firmware with higher-level applications.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and security architecture documents.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, security, and adherence to coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex firmware and security-related issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years in firmware development for embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of embedded system architectures, microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, RISC-V,), and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Demonstrable expertise in cybersecurity principles and practices relevant to embedded systems.
• Significant experience in the development and implementation of cryptographic algorithms (e.g., AES, RSA, ECC, SHA).
• Hands-on experience with secure communication protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL, DTLS, IPsec).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++. Experience with assembly language is a plus.
• Solid understanding of hardware/software interfaces and debugging tools (e.g., JTAG).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with specific security standards and certifications relevant to embedded systems (e.g., Common Criteria, FIPS 140-2).
• Knowledge of hardware security modules (HSMs) and trusted execution environments (TEEs).
• Familiarity with static and dynamic code analysis tools for security vulnerability detection.
• Experience with secure coding practices and threat modeling.
• Contributions to open-source security or embedded projects.