Embedded Software Engineer 4 (Remote)

JOB TITLE: Embedded Software Engineer 4 (Remote)
LOCATION: Hazelwood MO
PAY RATE: $94.25/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Ability to Obtain clearance required.

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical dental and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary

Summary:

• Develop sign configure and validate secure boot loaders including Boeing-developed and open-source EFI boot loaders.

• Lead Secure Boot integration efforts including vendor coordination documentation training materials and compliance support.

• Perform recovery testing and verification for secure boot and firmware recovery mechanisms.

• Support PolarFire firmware services related to encryption and hashing algorithms.

• Develop and maintain user space APIs for encryption and hash algorithms.

• Implement and validate hardware root of trust features including fuse configuration and testing.

• Manage firmware update planning execution testing and lifecycle support.

• Design and develop custom Secure Boot UEFI applications.

• Configure test and validate secure boot loaders and firmware security processes.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity firmware hardware and software teams to integrate security capabilities.

• Provide technical training and maintain security-related documentation.

• Stay current on cybersecurity best practices firmware security and secure boot technologies.

Requirements:

• Ability to Obtain clearance required.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity Electrical Engineering or related technical field.

• 7 years of experience with secure boot loader development signing configuration and UEFI Secure Boot.

• 7 years of experience with PolarFire FPGA firmware services or similar hardware security platforms.

• 7 years of experience developing and testing firmware updates and secure boot processes.

• Strong knowledge of firmware security encryption hashing algorithms and hardware root of trust concepts.

• Experience with fuse configuration and hardware security features.

• Experience developing user space APIs related to encryption and hashing.

• Strong programming/scripting skills in C C Python Bash or similar languages.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in security-critical environments.

• Strong communication skills with experience creating technical documentation and delivering training.

• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and external vendors.

• 5 years of experience with cybersecurity standards and firmware/boot security best practices.

• 5 years of experience working in safety-critical environments with standards such as DO-178C ISO 26262 or similar.

• Experience developing cybersecurity features compliant with safety-critical certification requirements.

• Must be a U.S. citizen to comply with security clearance requirements.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract contract-to-hire and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering IT production maintenance and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation aerospace and defense.

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