Embedded Systems Engineer/Evaluator (Ph.D.)

Our Opportunity We are currently seeking asecurity-focused Embedded Systems Engineer/Evaluatorfor ourPractice inMenlo Park, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to test and troubleshoot secure identity credentials and other security peripherals such as smart cards relating to identity management and authentication. You will work to help test materials, components, and systems to assess them against standards and expectations relating to durability, reliability, quality, interoperability, performance, and security. You may assess component performance against environmental or adversarial exposures such as repeated bending, UV sunlight, chemicals, X-rays, radio-frequency interrogation, side channel analyses, fault-injection attacks, and a host of other tests. You will work on both physical and digital aspects of devices and systems both in your office, in the field, and in the lab. You will be responsible for Performing electrical and digital lab testsCreating clear and concise reports and visualizations for clientsManaging technical expectations of stakeholdersDeveloping your cybersecurity expertise through certification programsCommunicating technical information to diverse audiences, including preparation of technical reports and presentations You will have the following skills and qualifications . in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related fieldStrong hands-on engineering, lab, instrumentation, and research abilitiesStrong problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently and in multidisciplinary teamsExperience with, or an interest in, two or more of the following areas:Hardware securityNetwork communications and securityPractical or theoretical cryptographySecOps, threat detection/incident responseBlue teaming/red teamingExperience with at least one common programming language such as Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB, Swift, or similarAbility to learn new computer languages and tools as neededOur contracts with the United States Government for this position require proof of . citizenship and the possession of, or ability to obtain, a DoD security clearanceAdditional qualifications:Experience with coding and troubleshooting Arduino or similar devicesAbility to perform instrumentation, troubleshooting, and potentially creation of electro-mechanical components, test fixtures, and equipmentAbility to test systems and components for reliability, durability, and securityAbility to communicate technical information to diverse audiences, including preparation of technical reports and presentations

Created: 2025-11-13