Hardware Security Test Engineer

Job Title: Hardware Security Test Engineer

Duration: 6+ months (Possible Extension-Long Term Project)

Location:  Newark, CA (onsite)

Rate: $80/hr-$90/hr on w2 without benefits

 Description

• As a Hardware Security Test Engineer, you will be responsible for assessing the security of our hardware systems and components.
• You will work closely with our engineering teams to identify vulnerabilities, design and implement security tests, review hardware designs, create Threat and Risk Assessments (TARA).
• This position requires expertise in hardware security, including secure boot, debug interfaces, chip-level assessment, side-channel analysis, fault injection, wireless protocol analysis, and TARA creation.

Responsibilities:

• Assess Hardware Debug Interface: Evaluate and analyze the security of hardware debug interfaces such as JTAG, SWD, and other debugging mechanisms.
• Develop and execute test plans to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in debug interfaces.
• Collaborate with the development team to implement security enhancements.
• Secure Boot Assessment: Conduct secure boot assessments to ensure the integrity and authenticity of firmware and bootloader components.
• Identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in the secure boot process.
• Assist in the development of secure boot test strategies and best practices.
• Chip-Level Assessment: Perform thorough chip-level security assessments, including side-channel analysis and fault injection.
• Identify and analyze potential vulnerabilities at the hardware level.
• Develop and implement countermeasures to protect against hardware-based attacks.
• Wireless Protocol Analysis: Analyze wireless communication protocols such as Ultra-Wideband (UWB) for security weaknesses.
• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments of wireless communication systems.
• Provide recommendations for improving the security of wireless protocols.
• Cellular Base Station Setup: Set up and configure cellular base stations for analyzing cellular client devices.
• Perform testing and analysis of cellular communication security.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance the security of cellular communication systems.
• Review Hardware Designs: Review hardware designs and architectures for security vulnerabilities.
• Provide input and recommendations to improve the security of hardware components.
• Collaborate with hardware design teams to implement security measures from the early design stages.
• Threat and Risk Assessment (TARA): Create Threat and Risk Assessments (TARAs) for hardware components and systems.
• Identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and associated risks. Develop mitigation strategies and risk management plans.
• Security Testing and Reporting: Develop and execute security test plans and methodologies.
• Document and report security findings, vulnerabilities, and recommended fixes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely remediation of security issues.
• Research and Development: Stay updated with the latest hardware security trends and emerging threats.
• Contribute to the development of new security testing tools and techniques.
• Participate in research projects to advance hardware security within the organization.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure hardware security testing processes align with industry standards and best practices. Assist in compliance assessments and audits related to hardware security.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in hardware security testing and assessment.
• Proficiency in hardware security analysis tools and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of secure boot processes and debugging interfaces.
• Familiarity with side-channel analysis and fault injection techniques.
• Experience with wireless communication protocols, including UWB.
• Knowledge of cellular communication systems and base station setup.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and documentation skills.