Firmware Security Engineer

Harvey Nash; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment firm is seeking an experienced hardware security professional in Redmond, Washington. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in hardware security or embedded systems, expertise in circuit design and PCB layouts, and familiarity with cryptographic principles. This role involves designing and analyzing secure systems within a tech-driven environment, making it crucial to possess strong debugging skills and knowledge of security manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in hardware security, embedded systems security, or similar.
• Experience designing, testing, and analyzing circuit designs and PCB layouts.
• Knowledge of threat modeling, secure boot implementations, and cryptography (RSA, AES, HMAC, PQC).
• Experience with manufacturing security processes, including secret provisioning and secure production flows.
• Hands-on experience testing, debugging, or hacking hardware using common electronics test equipment.

Skills

Hardware security

Embedded systems security

Circuit design analysis

PCB layout design

Cryptography knowledge

Debugging hardware

Job description

• 5+ years of experience in hardware security, embedded systems security, or similar
• Experience designing, testing, and analyzing circuit designs and PCB layouts
• Knowledge of threat modeling, secure boot implementations, and cryptography (RSA, AES, HMAC, PQC)
• Experience with manufacturing security processes, including secret provisioning and secure production flows
• Hands-on experience testing, debugging, or hacking hardware using common electronics test equipment