Security Firmware/FPGA Engineer

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Leonardocompany · United Kingdom

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Responsibilities

Technology in Defence is rapidly evolving, and so are the risks to capabilities and success through an ever-changing security landscape. As customers demand higher levels of resilience in the products we create, our approach to securing systems and products needs to change with it.
We are looking for an FPGA Engineer to join us in shaping the next generation of secure, resilient Defence technology. You'll be part of a team tackling complex engineering challenges, developing your skills, and helping protect critical national capabilities.

Requirements

Key responsibility areas involve:

Designing secure firmware cores to flow down to engineering teams, and supporting integration

Reviewing documentation such as design documents, system specifications, and risk profiles to identify potential vulnerabilities and propose appropriately secure solutions

Working with solution architects and engineers to ensure that systems meet stringent Design Integrity and security standards and satisfy relevant accreditation requirements

Participating in wider customer forums, to review security topics

What we need from you:

A passion for security and problem solving

Eagerness to learn and adapt to changing technologies

Technical knowledge of secure firmware/embedded software and integration with electronics

Knowledge of digital electronics

Knowledge of developing designs for AMD, Microsemi and/or Intel FPGAs

Knowledge of firmware simulation and verification tools

Knowledge of scripting, using TCL and/or Python

Knowledge of concepts such as Isolated Design Flow, encryption, and secure boot

Understanding of the engineering product development lifecycle

Though not essential to succeed in the role, the following may also be useful:

A working practical knowledge of NCSC CAPS Evaluation processes and practices with awareness of generic Secure by Design Principles as presented by NCSC, UK MOD and NIST

Practical experience of following DevSecOps lifecycles for embedded software/firmware

Experience in safety-critical engineering and/or developing embedded software/firmware to High Assurance requirements such as DO-178C/DO-254 standards or equivalent

Knowledge and experience of complex cryptography, especially implementing algorithms or utilising the approved cryptographic functions within FPGAs to create higher level security controls.

An understanding of developing cyber resilient products by addressing the 4 phases of resilience: Prepare, Absorb, Recover and Adapt

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Why join us

Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.

Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.

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