Internship: Secure Firmware Development (m/f/d)

NXP Semiconductors NV; Osterreich; On-site; PEN 110,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office

Flexible working time

Meal benefits

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors is seeking a Working Student in Graz to support EdgeLock 2GO security initiatives. You will gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity, embedded software development, and cloud-based IoT security solutions while collaborating with Security Architects, System Architects, and Firmware Engineers.

You should be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, Cybersecurity, or Electrical Engineering, with strong C programming skills and excellent English.

Qualifications

• Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's studies in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, embedded systems, and secure IoT technologies.
• Good knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, PKI, and secure key management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Security Architects, System Architects, and Firmware Engineers to design and implement secure solutions for EdgeLock 2GO platform.
• Support firmware development and maintenance for Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), including Utimaco HSMs.
• Develop and execute firmware test cases to validate reliability, security, and performance.
• Contribute to deployment and operation of security mechanisms used in NXP’s IoT device lifecycle management solutions.
• Assist in integration, testing, and validation of cryptographic services and security features within EdgeLock 2GO ecosystem.
• Gain hands-on experience with modern cybersecurity technologies, secure key management, and large-scale IoT security solutions.

Skills

C programming

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Cybersecurity/EE

Job description

We are looking for a student in the greater area of Graz who would like to support us part-time, next to their studies. As a Working Student in our EdgeLock® 2GO team, you will gain hands‑on experience in cybersecurity, embedded software development, and cloud‑based IoT security solutions. You will work alongside experienced Security Architects, System Architects, and Firmware Engineers on technologies that help secure millions of connected devices worldwide.

Your Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Security Architects, System Architects, and Firmware Engineers to design and implement secure solutions for the EdgeLock 2GO platform.
• Support the development and maintenance of firmware for Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), including Utimaco HSMs.
• Develop and execute firmware test cases to validate reliability, security, and performance.
• Contribute to the deployment and operation of security mechanisms used in NXP’s IoT device lifecycle management solutions.
• Support the integration, testing, and validation of cryptographic services and security features within the EdgeLock 2GO ecosystem.
• Gain practical experience with modern cybersecurity technologies, secure key management, and large-scale IoT security solutions.

Your Profile:

• Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's studies in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, embedded systems, and secure IoT technologies.
• Basic understanding of information security and cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and secure key management concepts is a plus.
• Good programming skills in C.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Very good written and spoken English skills.
• Availability of at least 15 hours per week (20 hours preferred).

Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

The minimum salary for this position is EUR 2.800,- gross/month for full-time equivalent at NXP Austria.

Moreover, we provide attractive benefits to our employees like home office, flexible working time, meal benefits and more.

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