Embedded Firmware Engineer – Secret Clearance

Nickerson Talent Solutions; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job description

• Active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required)
• RELO Available - Generous PTO - Vacation - Bonuses- Life Insurance policy - 401K Match
• Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware primarily in VHDL for cryptographic and security-critical platforms
• Develop embedded algorithms and functions in firmware
• Develop device drivers for hardware components
• Architect cryptographic information assurance Firmware and systems, including definition of security boundaries, trusted services.
• Perform trade studies and embedded architecture design, with emphasis on red-black separation, Security Monitor, bus interfaces and channel development
• Manage configuration control for firmware development items in certified baselines
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of embedded firmware development experience in VHDL
• Experience with:
  • Low-level embedded development and debugging
  • ARM/MicroBlaze-based processors and SoC platforms
  • Firmware and hardware/software integration