Firmware Engineer (Edinburgh) - #1717012

Kineton is a cutting-edge technology company committed to providing innovative digital solutions for our domestic and international clients.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team.

In this critical role, you will be responsible for:

• The design, development, and implementation of firmware for our embedded systems, with a strong emphasis on integrating cutting-edge cybersecurity algorithms and robust information encryption techniques.


• Your expertise in real-time development will be crucial in ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of our products.


• You will work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, and security experts throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement firmware for embedded systems, focusing on security and performance.


• Research, analyze, and implement cryptographic algorithms for data protection at rest and in transit.


• Develop and integrate secure communication protocols.


• Design and implement real-time firmware solutions that meet strict performance and latency requirements.


• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of firmware, including security vulnerability assessments.


• Collaborate with hardware engineers on system architecture and hardware/firmware interfaces, ensuring security considerations are integrated from the outset.


• Work closely with software development teams to ensure seamless integration of firmware with higher-level applications.


• Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and security architecture documents.


• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, security, and adherence to coding standards.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex firmware and security-related issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.


• 2+ years in firmware development for embedded systems.


• Strong understanding of embedded system architectures, microcontrollers (e.g., ARM, RISC-V,), and real-time operating systems (RTOS).


• Demonstrable expertise in cybersecurity principles and practices relevant to embedded systems.


• Significant experience in the development and implementation of cryptographic algorithms (e.g., AES, RSA, ECC, SHA).


• Hands-on experience with secure communication protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL, DTLS, IPsec).


• Proficiency in programming languages such as C and C++. Experience with assembly language is a plus.


• Solid understanding of hardware/software interfaces and debugging tools (e.g., JTAG).


• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.


• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with specific security standards and certifications relevant to embedded systems (e.g., Common Criteria, FIPS 140-2).


• Knowledge of hardware security modules (HSMs) and trusted execution environments (TEEs).


• Familiarity with static and dynamic code analysis tools for security vulnerability detection.


• Experience with secure coding practices and threat modeling.


• Contributions to open-source security or embedded projects.

Location:

• Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.