Sr. Product Security Engineer (Embedded/IoT)

Medtronic•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$132,000 - $198,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Product Security Engineer will play a key role in securing connected and embedded medical devices across the full product lifecycle. This role is focused on device/product security engineering (not enterprise IT security) and partners closely with R&D, software, systems, and quality teams to design and implement robust, scalable security controls. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience securing embedded or IoT products in regulated environments, with strong depth in threat modeling, secure architecture, cryptography, and device-level risk management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
4+ years of experience OR advanced degree with 2+ years of relevant experience
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Nice To Haves

Medical device cybersecurity experience
Experience with IEC 81001-5-1
Experience with FDA cybersecurity submissions
Background in connected healthcare products
Security certifications (Security+, CISSP, etc.)
Embedded/device security
IoT security
Product security engineering

Responsibilities

Product Security Engineering – Embed security requirements into the medical device development lifecycle, partnering with R&D and systems teams from architecture through release.
Threat Modeling & Risk Assessment – Perform system-level threat modeling (e.g., STRIDE or similar), attack surface analysis, and vulnerability assessments for connected and embedded medical devices.
Secure Architecture – Support and review implementation of device security capabilities, such as: Secure boot and root of trust, Secure firmware/software update mechanisms, Device identity and authentication, Secure communications and protocol hardening, Data protection at rest and in transit, Key management and Hardware Security Module (HSM) concepts.
Cryptography & Post-Quantum Readiness – Apply modern cryptographic principles and support forward-looking strategies, including quantum-resistant approaches where applicable.
Secure SDLC Integration – Partner with agile development teams to embed security into design reviews, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and verification activities.
Verification & Validation – Define and support security V&V activities, including penetration testing, static/dynamic analysis, fuzz testing, and vulnerability management.
Standards & Compliance – Ensure alignment with medical device cybersecurity expectations, including: FDA premarket cybersecurity guidance, IEC 81001-5-1, ISO 14971, NIST frameworks, Relevant Medtronic quality processes.

Benefits

Health, Dental and vision insurance
Health Savings Account
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Long-term disability leave
Dependent daycare spending account
Tuition assistance/reimbursement
Simple Steps (global well-being program)
Incentive plans
401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match
Short-term disability
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums)
Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums)