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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Embedded Security Engineer - **Company:** MITRE Corporation - **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $126,800.0 - $158,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Distributed Systems, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Interface Design, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, System on a Chip, Build Management, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Software Defined Radio - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3369806756&tx=JT989TYI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with relevant experience who can immediately contribute at this job step; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience. * Experience analyzing microelectronics and hardware systems for susceptibility to implementation attacks, such as side-channel analysis and fault injection * Experience with programming in languages such as Python, C/C++, or Rust for PCs and embedded systems * Capable of obtaining and/or maintaining a DoD Secret security clearance * Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance. * This position is onsite, * MS, or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field and/or 5+ years of related experience * Experience leading teams developing or evaluating secure embedded systems * Experience in one or more of the following embedded system security topics: * Application of side-channel analysis and/or fault injection to black-box systems * Analysis of cryptographic algorithms, protocols, and systems for implementation attack threats * Invasive and semi-invasive attacks (and protection techniques) on integrated circuits (e.g., laser fault injection, photon emission analysis, thermal laser stimulation) * Microarchitectural and/or cyber-enabled implementation attacks (and protection techniques) on computer systems (e.g., Rowhammer, Spectre/Meltdown) * Development and analysis of implementation attack countermeasures * Experience with one or more of the following technical areas: * FPGA and/or system-on-chip development * High performance and/or distributed computing; data analytics * Signal and/or image processing * Machine learning of time-series data * Software-defined radio usage; wireless and/or network communications * Experience with board- and component-level instrumentation and measurement (e.g., capturing digital and analog signals via mixed-domain oscilloscopes) * Tear down, reverse engineering, and exploitation techniques for embedded systems (hardware interface capture and probing, RF and protocol analysis, board-level RE and modifications, and IoT penetration testing) * Effective oral and written communication skills This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s) ## Description * Research and develop new approaches and countermeasures for emerging threats to embedded systems * Design and build prototypes (hardware and software) to demonstrate advanced capabilities * Perform hands-on security assessments of embedded systems * Develop software for interfacing with and controlling lab equipment for data collection, measurement, and analysis * Shape creative and innovative ideas through internal research programs to advance the state-of-the art in embedded security * Track, adapt, and apply academic and industry advances in embedded security analysis and protection techniques to secure our sponsors' systems * Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, while leading tasks and/or teams of engineers * Collaborate with academic partners to improve embedded security education at our nation's universities and high schools ## Related Videos - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [Introduction to Azure Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/368-introduction-to-azure-machine-learning) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [How Data is Shaping our Games](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/176-how-data-is-shaping-our-games) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)