Embedded Systems Security Research Engineer
Thales
Location: Reading, United Kingdom (Hybrid Working with minimum 3 days on-site)
Are you an experienced Embedded systems engineer with an interest and background in security? Do you have an inquisitive and technical problem-solving mind? Would you like to work in a supportive environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity in our Research, Technology and Innovation (RTI) business.
The successful candidate will carry out low to mid Technology readiness level (TRL) research and development activities for potential future products, in embedded security, for both civil and military applications.
As an Embedded Systems Security Research Engineer, you will:
* Work within a group of other research staff, as well as being self-motivated to work individually, and be flexible to adapt into new research areas and ways of working.
* Focus on the security of the embedded platform, not secure embedded software development. Tasks are expected to include:
* Contribute to the development of preliminary security risk assessments and threat models for embedded platforms.
* Contribute to defining, prototyping and testing security approaches and solutions against identified threats to embedded platforms.
* Contribute to evaluation of security solutions and assessment of relative merits of differing options against agreed threat profiles.
* Design, prototype and test security measures within embedded test solutions, including:
* Development of embedded C / C++ / Rust.
* Setup and configuration of virtualisation and containerisation technologies for security.
* Development of test scripts.
* Building and evaluating proof-of-concept demonstrators and prototypes.
* Integration with hardware and networks.
* Software and system testing.
* Software deployment in cloud infrastructure.
About You
* Ability to listen to customers, interpret their needs, and develop long-lasting relationships.
* Ability to present and explain complex technical issues to management, colleagues and customers.
* Willingness and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
* Ability to analyse complex technical problems and offer innovative solutions.
* Ability to prioritise and manage workload under pressure.
* Willingness to continue learning and developing technical skills.
* Balance of creative thinking/problem-solving with good engineering practice.
* Appreciation of safety and security critical constraints for system development.
Skills:
* Experience of design and implementation of security mechanisms.
* Good understanding of embedded C and/or C++ and platform security concerns.
* Familiarity with Rust, Python or similar scripting language, real-time embedded applications, and embedded Linux OS development.
Qualifications/Experience:
* Several years of experience working with embedded software and solution security responsibilities.
* Technical understanding based on an Honours degree (minimum 2.1), Master’s degree, or PhD in a relevant discipline.
* Proficient in standard PC-based office tools.
Security Clearance statement
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, this role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats.
What We Can Offer
We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best, offering market-leading training, development, and experiences.
Benefits at Thales:
* Half day every Friday.
* Hybrid working.
* Pension Scheme.
* 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays).
* Life Cover.
* Progression and Development Opportunities.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to our success.
Great journeys start here, apply now!
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