FPGA Engineer addressing security risks in evolving Defence technology by designing secure firmware and integration support. Collaborating with teams to develop security solutions and maintain accreditation standards.
Responsibilities
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
Requirements
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
A working practical knowledge of NCSC CAPS Evaluation processes and practices
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 utilizing approved cryptographic functions within FPGAs
An understanding of developing cyber resilient products by addressing the 4 phases of resilience: Prepare, Absorb, Recover and Adapt.
Benefits
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.
Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
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