Embedded Hardware Security Engineer - Threat Modeling

ITMC Systems, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ITMC Systems, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in hardware/embedded security to work onsite in Pittsburgh, PA. The role focuses on threat modeling, security testing, and secure architecture across residential and industrial embedded devices.

You will review chipset security features, participate in hardware root of trust discussions, and help design secure boot and key storage solutions. Strong scripting (OpenOCD) and Python/Java skills are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in threat modeling and hardware security testing.
• Strong understanding of hardware security technologies such as TrustZone, HSM, TPM, Secure Elements.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity standards such as IEC 62443, UL 2900, IEC 15118, SAE J21434, PKCS, OCPP, Matter.
• Experience scripting/automation with OpenOCD and programming in Python or Java.
• Understanding networking fundamentals, protocols, authentication, and identity management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Security/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering with cybersecurity focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware and embedded threat modeling, identify security requirements, and conduct penetration testing and risk assessments.
• Review security features and datasheets of chipsets used in residential and industrial embedded devices and recommend appropriate hardware platforms.
• Participate in architectural reviews involving Hardware Root of Trust, bootloaders, secure boot, certificate/key storage, and related security components.
• Set up security testing tools, perform hardware security assessments, and recommend mitigation strategies to product development teams.
• Automate hardware security testing processes, including secure boot and secure firmware upgrade validation.
• Develop tools, scripts, and automation frameworks to improve security testing efficiency and scalability.
• Support cybersecurity assessments, product reviews, and security validation activities.
• Manage laboratory environments and contribute to small-scale research and development projects

Skills

Threat modeling

Hardware security testing

TrustZone

HSM

TPM

Secure Elements

OpenOCD

Python

Java

Networking fundamentals

Authentication

Identity management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Security/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering with cybersecurity focus

Tools

OpenOCD

Job description

ITMC Systems, Inc. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer specializing in hardware/embedded security to work onsite in Pittsburgh, PA. The role focuses on threat modeling, security testing, and secure architecture across residential and industrial embedded devices.

You will review chipset security features, participate in hardware root of trust discussions, and help design secure boot and key storage solutions. Strong scripting (OpenOCD) and Python/Java skills are required.