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Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer

True Anomaly
Location
Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Cybersecurity
Salary
$225,000-$330,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Active security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one
  • Deep, hands-on expertise in embedded, hardware, and firmware security
  • Strong software development skills in C and C++
  • Proven track record of building production security platforms
  • Deep, expert-level PKI knowledge with hands-on experience
  • Expert-level applied cryptography knowledge
Nice to have
  • Hands-on experience taking cryptographic modules through formal FIPS validation
  • Experience with real-time or safety-critical embedded systems
  • Background in a regulated or high-assurance domain
  • Hardware reverse engineering and firmware analysis experience
  • FPGA/VHDL security and RF/radio security experience
What the job really is

As the Principal Embedded Systems Security Engineer, you will be responsible for the security architecture and threat modeling of spacecraft systems, ensuring that embedded systems are secure by default. Your role involves hands-on work with C++ flight software, embedded C firmware, and hardware security implementations, as well as leading security assessments and driving secure design practices across teams. You will tackle novel security challenges in space-based systems and utilize AI to enhance your work in embedded systems security.

Benefits
  • Base Salary: $225,000-$330,000
  • Equity
  • Health, Dental, Vision insurance
  • HRA/HSA options
  • PTO and paid holidays
  • 401K
Things to weigh
  • Base salary range is quite broad, actual salary may vary based on multiple factors
  • Position requires ability to obtain a security clearance
  • Some work must be done on-site despite a hybrid work environment
  • Job involves high-stakes security implications, which may lead to a high-pressure work environment
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