Location: Reading, United Kingdom
Embedded Systems Security Research Engineer
Location: Reading (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:
* 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, based on existing or emerging technologies.
* Contribute to evaluation of security solutions and assessment of relative merits of differing options against agreed threat profiles.
* Designing, prototyping and testing of security measures within embedded test solutions, including:
o Development of embedded C / C++ / Rust
o Setup and configuration of virtualisation and containerisation technologies for security (hypervisors, Kubernetes, etc)
o Development of test scripts
o Building and evaluating proof-of-concept demonstrators and prototypes
o Integration with hardware, including use of security mechanisms within the hardware
o Integration with networks
o Software and system testing
o Software deployment in cloud infrastructure
About You
* The ability to listen to customers, interpret their needs, seek clarification and reach agreement, with a view to developing long lasting relationships.
* The ability to present and explain complex technical issues to management, colleagues and customers.
* The willingness and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, whilst taking responsibility for individual tasks.
* The ability to analyse complex technical problems, exercise judgement and offer innovative, practical and compliant solutions in a timely manner.
* The ability to prioritise, manage the workload, be flexible, and work under pressure to demanding timescales
* The ability and willingness to continue to learn and develop technical skills, assisting others to do likewise where appropriate
* A balance of creative thinking/problem-solving with good engineering practice
* An appreciation of the challenges of safety and security critical constraints for system development and assurance.
Skills:
• Experience of design and implementation of security mechanisms
• The successful candidate will have a good level of understanding of embedded C and/or C++ and platform security concerns (secure boot, secure firmware updates, roots of trust, etc) as well as some of the following skills:
* Rust
* Python or similar scripting language
* Real-Time embedded applications
* Experience with real-time OS (e.g. FreeRTOS etc.)
* Embedded Linux OS Development (e.g. Buildroot, Yocto, Driver Development etc.)
* Linux application development
* Linux networking
* Arm processors
* Android application development
* MISRA / CERT C development practices
Qualifications/Experience:
* The ideal applicant would have several years of experience working with embedded software, with solution security responsibilities. However, the roles and responsibilities can be adjusted to fit, and a successful candidate will be supported to develop further.
* The successful candidate will typically have a fundamental technical understanding built on an Honours degree (minimum 2.1), a Master’s degree, or a PhD in a relevant discipline.
* We also expect candidates to be proficient in the use of standard PC-based office tools. We currently use Microsoft tools: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project & Visio.
Desirable:
* Experience in one or more of the following areas:
* Mitre frameworks and tools (e.g. CAPEC, ATT@K, EMBED)
* Zero Trust security concepts
* Security assurance in critical environments
* Development using security solutions such as ARM Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) or Separation Kernel Hypervisors
* Software Defined Radio
* Mobile application development
* Safety certification (e.g. Avionic or Automotive)
* Security certification (e.g. Common Criteria)
* Hardware debug and test
* Knowledge and experience in related areas, such as VHDL, firmware or electronic hardware, would be an advantage.
* Membership of a professional institution and professional engineering registration
Security Clearance statement
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.
What We Can Offer
We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.
Flexibility:
Your health and well-being matter to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, hybrid working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
Benefits at Thales:
* Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm
* Hybrid working
* Pension Scheme
* 28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
* Life Cover
* Progression and Development Opportunities
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
* Development focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
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