Spaceflight Embedded Security Engineer – Flight Software

Menlo Ventures; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity options

401(k)

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm in California is seeking a Senior Embedded Security Engineer to enhance spacecraft software security. You will collaborate with flight software engineers and ensure the security of systems, establishing secure coding standards and implementing security controls. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in embedded systems development, strong C/C++ skills, and a passion for cutting-edge technology. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded systems development focusing on security.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills with deep understanding of secure coding practices.
• Experience in low-level device driver development with security hardening.

Responsibilities

• Work with flight software engineers to harden security of spacecraft embedded systems.
• Conduct security reviews of flight controller software and control systems.
• Implement and audit cryptographic primitives for embedded environments.

Skills

C/C++ programming skills

Embedded systems development

Memory safety understanding

Cryptographic implementations

Debugging skills with instrumentation

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Protocol analyzers

Job description

A leading aerospace technology firm in California is seeking a Senior Embedded Security Engineer to enhance spacecraft software security. You will collaborate with flight software engineers and ensure the security of systems, establishing secure coding standards and implementing security controls. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in embedded systems development, strong C/C++ skills, and a passion for cutting-edge technology. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.