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Hill International

Program Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Hill International is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead an embedded program management team supporting a major aviation client's capital program. This is a senior leadership role that ...

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As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded program in the United States is $153,383.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $131,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Embedded Program vs Firmware Engineer?

AspectEmbedded ProgramFirmware Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields; certifications like ARM or IoT certifications are commonSimilar credentials; often holds degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields; firmware-specific certifications are advantageous
Work EnvironmentWorks on embedded systems within hardware devices, often in manufacturing or product development settingsDevelops low-level software directly interfacing with hardware, often in R&D or product design teams
Industry UsageUsed across consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, and industrial equipmentPrimarily in consumer electronics, IoT devices, and embedded systems requiring close hardware interaction

Embedded Program and Firmware Engineer roles overlap in skills and industry but differ in focus. Embedded Program roles often involve developing software for embedded systems, while Firmware Engineers focus on writing low-level code that directly interacts with hardware components. Both require similar credentials and work environments, but their specific tasks and project scopes vary slightly.

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Infographic showing various Embedded Program job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $153,383 per year, or $73.7 per hour.
System Security Engineer, Program Protection

System Security Engineer, Program Protection

Anduril Industries

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

Other

Re-posted 23 days ago

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9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

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Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
At Anduril we are developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence systems, command and control platforms, and autonomous systems across air, land, maritime, and space domains. We are looking for Senior Systems Security Engineers to lead a mission-focused, threat-informed approach to Program Protection Engineering for the next generation of Anduril's autonomous systems. In order to be successful at Anduril, a Senior Systems Security Engineer needs to be fluent in areas of technical leadership, requirements analysis, design rigor, customer & stakeholder engagement and have a hands-on contributor mindset. This role will drive system security engineering principles into design and integration with other systems internal and external to Anduril. In short, this individual will own the execution of all security aspects of product development, production, and sustainment through the entire product lifecycle to ensure product resiliency in both export and US customer contracts.
ABOUT THE JOB
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Integrate holistic Systems Security Engineering processes to prevent, mitigate, and recover from cyberattacks that employ advanced adversary Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
  • Champion system security architecture development and requirements derivation, decomposition, and flow down for Anduril products with varying levels of system design maturity
  • Design system and solution features with engineering teams to meet and exceed industry-standard security goals
  • Consult on software, RF and electrical engineering architectures, features, and implementations.
  • Identify and prioritize mission-based cyber risks, translating complex threat landscapes into actionable engineering decisions
  • Develop, document, orchestrate, and execute system security tests, demonstrations, evaluations, and assessments (including support for customer-led events)
  • Develop, guide, and monitor technical documentation to capture trade studies, system designs, analyses, and results related to a system's security posture
  • Support technical work products developed by the larger engineering team and support major milestone deliveries (e.g. SRR, SVR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in one or more of the following fields: Systems Security Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science
  • Proven track record of excelling across the broader Systems Security Engineering domain, encompassing embedded Program Protection Implementation Plans, Software Security, and Anti-Tamper Engineering
  • Experience executing the Anti-Tamper process and authoring associated documentation
  • Direct experience developing cyber documentation (e.g., Cybersecurity Strategy, Cyber Survivability Endorsement artifacts, RMF assessment and authorization artifacts, etc.)
  • Experience with Cybersecurity, Software Assurance, and Supply Chain Risk Management. To support program protection implementation on embedded weapon systems.
  • Experience with Systems Security Engineering, reverse engineering, or embedded security on DoD programs.
  • Strong understanding of the "why" behind the product, systems, and security design
  • Ability to effectively brief and interact regularly with a technically oriented government customer
  • A sincere commitment to a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance with SAP eligibility
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with FPGA security, micro-electronics security validation, and hardware-based security solutions
  • Implementation experience with security architectures for autonomous platforms, unmanned systems, embedded weapon systems, secure communications, or intelligence collection platforms
  • Experience implementing security architectures for Group 3+ Unmanned Aircraft Systems or military aviation platforms, including fighters and tactical aircraft with integrated weapons systems
  • Expertise with TEMPEST requirements and Anti-Tamper methodologies for protecting critical intellectual property
  • Experience developing cryptographic solutions including key management systems (HSM integration, PKI, over-the-air key distribution, COMSEC/TRANSEC, key lifecycle management)
  • Experience with embedded security architectures (Commercial Secure Boot, FPGA bitstream protection, root-of-trust implementations, secure processing elements)
  • Experience with system design documentation in No Magic CAMEO, security testing on DoD systems, and various operating systems including embedded Linux
  • Active U.S. Secret security clearance

US Salary Range
$166,000-$220,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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