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Indotronix is seeking an :Embedded Cyber Software Developer Level 4,Hazelwood, MO

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Shift:First
Start Time:8:00 AM
End Time:4:30 PM
Is Clearance Required To Start?:No

Job Description

The Secure Boot & Firmware Security Engineer will lead the development, integration, and validation of secure boot and firmware security solutions for safety-critical systems. This role supports firmware security architecture, encryption services, hardware root of trust implementation, and secure firmware lifecycle management while collaborating with cross-functional engineering and cybersecurity teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, sign, configure, and maintain custom and open-source EFI boot loaders

• Lead Secure Boot integration activities, including vendor coordination, documentation, and training development

• 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 hashing services

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

• Manage firmware update planning, execution, and lifecycle verification activities

• Design and develop custom Secure Boot UEFI applications

• Configure, test, and validate secure boot loaders for reliable system startup

• Collaborate with cybersecurity, firmware, hardware, and software engineering teams

• Develop technical documentation and deliver training related to firmware security processes

• Stay current with cybersecurity best practices, secure boot technologies, and firmware security trends

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

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

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

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

• Experience developing and validating firmware updates and secure boot processes

• Experience with fuse configuration and hardware security features

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

• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, Bash, or similar scripting/programming languages

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Experience creating technical documentation and delivering technical training

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

• 5+ years of experience with cybersecurity standards and firmware security best practices

• Experience working in safety-critical environments with standards such as DO-178C, ISO 26262, or similar

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience supporting certification and compliance activities for safety-critical systems

• Experience developing cybersecurity features for regulated or aerospace systems

• Familiarity with firmware validation and secure system architecture processes

• Strong understanding of embedded systems security and secure firmware lifecycle management

Education & Experience

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry (e.g., Bachelor’s degree) and typically 9 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g., PhD + 4 years’ related work experience, Master’s degree + 7 years’ related work experience).

• In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.