Exponent-posted 3 months ago
$135,000 - $150,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Menlo Park, CA
1,001-5,000 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

We are currently seeking a security-focused Embedded Systems Engineer/Evaluator for our Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Practice in Menlo Park, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team to test and troubleshoot secure identity credentials and other security peripherals such as smart cards relating to identity management and authentication. You will work to help test materials, components, and systems to assess them against standards and expectations relating to durability, reliability, quality, interoperability, performance, and security. You may assess component performance against environmental or adversarial exposures such as repeated bending, UV sunlight, chemicals, X-rays, radio-frequency interrogation, side channel analyses, fault-injection attacks, and a host of other tests. You will work on both physical and digital aspects of devices and systems both in your office, in the field, and in the lab.

  • Performing electrical and digital lab tests
  • Creating clear and concise reports and visualizations for clients
  • Managing technical expectations of stakeholders
  • Developing your cybersecurity expertise through certification programs
  • Communicating technical information to diverse audiences, including preparation of technical reports and presentations
  • Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Strong hands-on engineering, lab, instrumentation, and research abilities
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience with, or an interest in, two or more of the following areas: Hardware security, Network communications and security, Practical or theoretical cryptography, SecOps, threat detection/incident response, Blue teaming/red teaming
  • Experience with at least one common programming language such as Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB, Swift, or similar
  • Ability to learn new computer languages and tools as needed
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship and the possession of, or ability to obtain, a DoD security clearance
  • Experience with coding and troubleshooting Arduino or similar devices
  • Ability to perform instrumentation, troubleshooting, and potentially creation of electro-mechanical components, test fixtures, and equipment
  • Ability to test systems and components for reliability, durability, and security
  • Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences, including preparation of technical reports and presentations
  • Base salary range of USD $135,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.
  • Bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts
  • Annual bonus
  • 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
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