Overview
On Site
Compensation information provided in the description
Full Time
Skills
Security Analysis
Hardware Development
Security Engineering
FOCUS
Evaluation
Schematics
Regulatory Compliance
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Embedded Systems
PCB
Threat Modeling
Cryptography
RSA
Provisioning
Testing
Computer Hardware
Electronics
Test Equipment
Manufacturing
Quality Inspection
Writing
Leadership
Debugging
JTAG
C
Rust
Taxes
Life Insurance
Collaboration
Partnership
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
Description
Role Description
We are seeking a Hardware Security Engineer to join our dynamic team focused on device security and hardware validation. This role is essential in ensuring our products meet the highest security standards through comprehensive requirement verification security assessment and implementation oversight. You will work at the intersection of hardware design security engineering and manufacturing processes to deliver secure reliable products to millions of customers worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
This Hardware Security Engineering role focuses on verifying and validating security across the entire hardware lifecycle. This role will focus on ensuring that the manufactured hardware meets design specifications and security implementation requirements through systematic evaluation of components and assemblies. Key responsibilities include ensuring that designs are implemented without unauthorized modifications or component substitutions verifying that all hardware meets established design requirements and testing hardware to ensure security features are properly enforced. The role also requires reviewing schematics and hardware samples to verify compliance with circuit designs. You will interface with manufacturers and suppliers directly and will review the security compliance evidence that they provide. You will also be responsible for identifying hardware backdoors and attempts to circumvent hardware-based security features. Success in this position requires partnering with multiple stakeholders to accomplish these tasks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or related technical field
- 5 years of experience in hardware security embedded systems security or similar
- Experience designing testing and analyzing circuit designs and PCB layouts
- Knowledge of threat modeling secure boot implementations and cryptography RSA AES HMAC PQC
- Experience with manufacturing security processes including secret provisioning and secure production flows
- Hands-on experience testing debugging or hacking hardware using common electronics test equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in relevant technical field or equivalent advanced experience
- Knowledge of side-channel attack analysis and associated countermeasures
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures especially automated quality inspection techniques
- Experience writing technical documents project plans and progress reports to leadership and to stakeholders
- Knowledge of debug interface security JTAG BDM anti-rollback mechanisms and fault injection protection
- Experience programming in at least one modern language such as C C or Rust
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110.00 - $125.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Role Description
We are seeking a Hardware Security Engineer to join our dynamic team focused on device security and hardware validation. This role is essential in ensuring our products meet the highest security standards through comprehensive requirement verification security assessment and implementation oversight. You will work at the intersection of hardware design security engineering and manufacturing processes to deliver secure reliable products to millions of customers worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
This Hardware Security Engineering role focuses on verifying and validating security across the entire hardware lifecycle. This role will focus on ensuring that the manufactured hardware meets design specifications and security implementation requirements through systematic evaluation of components and assemblies. Key responsibilities include ensuring that designs are implemented without unauthorized modifications or component substitutions verifying that all hardware meets established design requirements and testing hardware to ensure security features are properly enforced. The role also requires reviewing schematics and hardware samples to verify compliance with circuit designs. You will interface with manufacturers and suppliers directly and will review the security compliance evidence that they provide. You will also be responsible for identifying hardware backdoors and attempts to circumvent hardware-based security features. Success in this position requires partnering with multiple stakeholders to accomplish these tasks.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science or related technical field
- 5 years of experience in hardware security embedded systems security or similar
- Experience designing testing and analyzing circuit designs and PCB layouts
- Knowledge of threat modeling secure boot implementations and cryptography RSA AES HMAC PQC
- Experience with manufacturing security processes including secret provisioning and secure production flows
- Hands-on experience testing debugging or hacking hardware using common electronics test equipment
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in relevant technical field or equivalent advanced experience
- Knowledge of side-channel attack analysis and associated countermeasures
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures especially automated quality inspection techniques
- Experience writing technical documents project plans and progress reports to leadership and to stakeholders
- Knowledge of debug interface security JTAG BDM anti-rollback mechanisms and fault injection protection
- Experience programming in at least one modern language such as C C or Rust
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $110.00 - $125.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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