Internship: Secure Firmware Development (m/f/d)

Job Title

Internship: Secure Firmware Development (m/f/d)

Role Summary

Part-time working student position on the EdgeLock® 2GO team in Gratkorn, supporting secure firmware development for IoT device lifecycle management. Work includes embedded firmware, cryptographic service integration, and testing for Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).

Experience Level

Entry-level / student internship. This role is intended for current Bachelor’s or Master’s students and requires part-time availability (minimum 15 hours/week).

Responsibilities

Contribute to secure firmware and IoT security solutions under guidance from senior engineers and architects.

• Design and implement secure solutions for the EdgeLock 2GO platform with Security and System Architects and Firmware Engineers.
• Develop and maintain firmware for Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), including Utimaco HSMs.
• Create and run firmware test cases to validate reliability, security, and performance.
• Support deployment and operation of security mechanisms in IoT device lifecycle management.
• Integrate, test, and validate cryptographic services and security features within the EdgeLock 2GO ecosystem.
• Learn and apply secure key management and modern cybersecurity technologies in practical projects.

Requirements

Required technical skills and work conditions for a part-time student role.

• Good programming skills in C.
• Basic understanding of information security and cybersecurity principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability and willingness to learn.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Availability at least 15 hours per week (20 hours preferred).
• Responsible approach to security-related tasks; assignment may involve security certifications and sensitive work.
• Nice-to-have: knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and secure key management concepts.
• Nice-to-have: familiarity with embedded systems and cloud-based IoT security solutions.

Education Requirements

Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's studies in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (student status required).

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.