Physical Systems Security Expert

DNV Accelerator

We rapidly nurture successful businesses and services that will shape the future of assurance. The Accelerator operates a portfolio of units undergoing significant growth chiefly through acquisitions and partnerships. The Accelerator acts as a greenhouse for a strategically selected portfolio of businesses each of which serves different industries and markets. The portfolio benefits from dedicated support to rapidly grow through organic means as well as through acquisitions and partnerships. Three business units were housed in the Accelerator in 2026: Cyber Security Digital Health and Functional Safety.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Our team works on analysis and training related to the cybersecurity of small electronic devices and we are looking for colleagues who possess deep knowledge of the physical structure of such devices. Compared to network security this field lacks educational opportunities and we see it as our mission to share the expertise we have acquired with the outside world.

AI is having a dramatic impact on cybersecurity as a whole rapidly automating vulnerability discovery and mitigation. Under these circumstances we allocate our resources to the interface between the physical and digital domainsan area where automation is more difficult. Our aim is to become a key player not only in Japan but globally within this specialized field.

Your expected responsibilities include:

• Analyzing small electronic devices and uncovering their security mechanisms
• Identifying and validating vulnerabilities within these mechanisms
• Automating analysis tasks and applying them across a wide range of devices
• Presenting analysis and validation results in the form of demonstrations

Additionally to broaden your expertise you may be involved in:

• Security assessments and reviews in the fields of electronics automotive and space
• Security consulting for electronics automotive and space-related domains

After a suitable period of familiarization with relevant projects you will be expected to interact directly with customers.

• Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
• Generous paid leaves (Annual leaves Sick leaves)
• Medical benefits (Standard medical check-up Maternity Health Care)
• Pension and Insurance Policies (Group Life Insurance Health Insurance Welfare insurance Unemployment insurance Accident Insurance)
• Training and Development Assistance (Training Sponsorship On-The-Job Training Training Programme)
• Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards Mobile Phone Reimbursement Car Allowance Commuting Allowance Professional Membership Fees Congratulation and Condolence allowance)

*Benefits may vary based on position tenure/contract/grade level*

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender religion race national or ethnic origin cultural background social group disability sexual orientation gender identity marital status age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Ability to leverage AI to augment ones own capabilities and automate tasks and services
• Deep knowledge of electronic devices and extensive hands-on experience in physical disassembly and reconstruction
• Japanese language proficiency sufficient for daily operations and for discussing and documenting advanced technical topics
• More than 3 years of experience in government or defence-related work
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build cooperative relationships with stakeholders
  

Preferred:

Certifications in the following three areas
(1) Information Technology
(2) Cyber Security
(3) AI

Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.