

Embedded Software / Firmware Engineer Level 7 (AHT) - R10212185
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Level
Staff / Principal
Department
Defense
Type
Salary
$196,000 - $341,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-12-08
Responsibilities
- Analyze, develop, and implement security assessments of embedded systems.
- Propose and design security/protection controls based on customer requirements.
- Define system architectures resistant to tampering and cyber-attacks.
- Support system requirements development for security compliance.
- Communicate technical briefings and program status to management and customers.
- Develop training plans to enhance team capabilities.
- Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis and solution development.
Job Requirements
- B.S. in engineering/computer science with 16 years of experience, or M.S. with 14 years, or PhD with 12 years.
- Minimum 10 years designing and implementing FPGA solutions for security applications.
- Expertise in firmware (VHDL/Verilog) and software (C, C++) solutions.
- Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and vulnerabilities.
- Experience managing an engineering team in security solution development.
- U.S. Citizenship and active secret DoD clearance required.
- Advanced degree in related technical field preferred.




