Kineton is a cutting-edge technology company committed to providing innovative digital solutions for our domestic and international clients.
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team.
In this critical role, you will be responsible for:
* The design, development, and implementation of firmware for our embedded systems, with a strong emphasis on integrating cutting-edge cybersecurity algorithms and robust information encryption techniques.
* Your expertise in real-time development will be crucial in ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of our products.
* You will work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and security experts throughout the product lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and implement firmware for embedded systems, focusing on security and performance.
* Research, analyze, and implement cryptographic algorithms for data protection at rest and in transit.
* Develop and integrate secure communication protocols.
* Design and implement real-time firmware solutions that meet strict performance and latency requirements.
* Conduct thorough testing and debugging of firmware, including security vulnerability assessments.
* Collaborate with hardware engineers on system architecture and hardware/firmware interfaces, ensuring security considerations are integrated from the outset.
* Work closely with software development teams to ensure seamless integration of firmware with higher-level applications.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and security architecture documents.
* Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, security, and adherence to coding standards.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex firmware and security-related issues.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
* 2+ years in firmware development for embedded systems.
* Strong understanding of embedded system architectures, microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, RISC-V,), and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
* Demonstrable expertise in cybersecurity principles and practices relevant to embedded systems.
* Significant experience in the development and implementation of cryptographic algorithms (e.g., AES, RSA, ECC, SHA).
* Hands-on experience with secure communication protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL, DTLS, IPsec).
* Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++. Experience with assembly language is a plus.
* Solid understanding of hardware/software interfaces and debugging tools (e.g., JTAG).
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
* Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with specific security standards and certifications relevant to embedded systems (e.g., Common Criteria, FIPS 140-2).
* Knowledge of hardware security modules (HSMs) and trusted execution environments (TEEs).
* Familiarity with static and dynamic code analysis tools for security vulnerability detection.
* Experience with secure coding practices and threat modeling.
* Contributions to open-source security or embedded projects.
Location:
* Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.