Embedded Security Engineer- Security Certifications

Keysight Technologies, Inc.; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies, Inc. in the Netherlands seeks a security evaluation specialist to execute the technical part of security evaluations on embedded systems, including review of targets and exploitation when needed.

You will perform design reviews, code reviews, and vulnerability analysis, mentor colleagues, and coordinate with the security testing team to ensure rigorous, timely delivery to clients, including collaboration with partners and clients across Europe and beyond.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years in the security evaluation domain.
• Proficiency in at least two of the following: C, C++, Assembly.
• Experience with secure embedded systems (SoCs, trusted execution environments, secure elements).
• Project experience in security certification (SESIP/PSA a plus).
• Strong understanding of low-level architecture and cryptography concepts.

Responsibilities

• Perform design reviews per SESIP/GlobalPlatform requirements.
• Perform code reviews and structured vulnerability analysis.
• Provide coaching and mentoring based on certification scheme expectations.
• Translate vulnerability findings into actionable input for the security testing team.
• Perform embedded testing on devices under evaluation (firmware reversing, MITM, interface probing).
• Lead the technical aspects of evaluation projects, coordinating with the project manager for compliance, technical rigor, and timely delivery.

Skills

C

C++

Assembly

Job description

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world‑class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award‑winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry‑first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

This position will execute the technical part of the security evaluations. This includes review of the target and exploitation when needed. Most of the work will be on embedded systems, and trusted execution environments. Specialized hardware attacks like FI and SCA are performed by other team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform design reviews in accordance with security certification requirements (e.g., SESIP, GlobalPlatform).
• Perform code reviews and structured vulnerability analysis in accordance with security certification requirements.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to colleagues by reviewing their analysis results and offering coaching rooted in certification scheme expectations.
• Translate vulnerability analysis findings into clear and actionable input for the security testing team, aligning results with applicable scheme thresholds and evaluation metrics.
• Perform embedded testing on devices under evaluation e.g. firmware reversing, MITM, interface probing, etc.
• Lead the technical aspects of evaluation projects by coordinating with the project manager to ensure compliance, technical rigor, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the security evaluation domain, specifically:

• Proven proficiency in at least two of the following: C, C++, Assembly.
• Experience with secure embedded systems, such as Smart Cards, Secure Elements, System‑on‑Chips (SoCs), Trusted Execution Environments, smart light, remote control, ECUs, etc.

• Experience doing projects for Security Certification. Experience in SESIP/PSA experience is good to have.
• Good understanding of low‑level computer architecture, security concepts, embedded system architecture, OS internals, Trusted Execution Environments.
• Good understanding of practical cryptography algorithms and protocols.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; thrives in team environments with diverse stakeholders (technical teams, evaluators, and customers).
• Willingness to occasionally travel to clients or certification bodies in Europe, North America, or Asia.

Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.