Embedded Systems Security Engineer

Job Title

Embedded Systems Security Engineer

Role Summary

Work within the SoC/IC Security Engineering team in the CTO organization to define and validate security mechanisms for embedded devices across hardware and firmware. The role involves requirements management, vulnerability analysis, design review, and collaboration with product teams and customers to deliver secure SoC solutions.

Experience Level

Mid-level (no specific years stated).

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include defining security requirements, assessing implementations, and supporting vulnerability analysis and certification activities.

• Define and link security mechanisms to functional requirements for hardware, firmware, and software.
• Assess and review security solution implementations and investigate root causes of security defects.
• Propose secure hardware and software IP while considering power, area, and performance constraints.
• Coordinate and perform pre-silicon and post-silicon vulnerability analyses and risk assessments of hardware security architectures.
• Interface with customers, evaluation labs, and product development teams to communicate findings and requirements.
• Provide security design, implementation, integration, and verification advice and training to development teams.
• Support security certification and apply the company security maturity process.
• Stay current with industry best practices and contribute to security-related innovation.

Requirements

Required technical skills and attributes. Degree and certification details are summarized under Education Requirements.

• Practical knowledge of SoC/IC architectures and embedded secure system design.
• Understanding of embedded firmware/software and its interaction with hardware.
• Experience with Hardware Description Languages (SystemVerilog, VHDL), synthesis, schematics, or layout.
• Strong interest in security, analytical mindset, and ability to learn quickly.
• Good communication skills and ability to share knowledge and train colleagues.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and deliver results.

Education Requirements

Degrees preferred: BSEE or MSEE or PhD, preferably in Security Engineering, Electronic/Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical field. The posting also references familiarity with security certification schemes and standards (examples include Common Criteria, SESIP, FIPS, OSCCA, ISO21434, IEC62443) as relevant knowledge for the role.

About the Company

Company: NXP Semiconductors

Headquarters: Nijmegen, Netherlands

NXP Semiconductors N.V. is a global semiconductor company that provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions. With over 45,000 employees and operations in more than 35 countries, NXP is a leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, catering to automotive, industrial IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. The company is committed to innovation and sustainability, advancing a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through technology.