Idaho Scientific designs and deploys secure system solutions through novel CPU design, crypto cores, purpose-built system-on-a-chip architectures and hardened operating systems. Our solutions are the foundation for how military systems will remain safe and secure in the conflicts of the future. We need smart people like you to join us in solving hard problems that matter.
Requirements
- Expert in embedded C programming.
- Proficient in one or more assembly languages.
- Familiarity with embedded systems architecture, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems.
- Experience with reverse engineering tools and techniques (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, JTAG debugging).
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices is a plus
- Working knowledge of applied cryptography
- Expertise using Xilinx Vivado
- Expertise in additional software programming languages, e.g. Python
- Embedded system design experience
- Operating systems experience
Responsibilities
- Deep dive into software, firmware, and hardware components to understand their architecture, functionality, and communication protocols.
- Analyze assembly language, machine code, and source code to decipher complex algorithms, uncover hidden features, and identify security flaws.
- Specialize in identifying vulnerabilities unique to embedded systems, including buffer overflows, stack vulnerabilities, and memory leaks.
- Utilize advanced development/debugging tools, e.g., C compliers, linkers, in-circuit debug, logic analyzers
- Document reverse engineering efforts and results
- Work individually and with a team to complete tasks
Other
- US Citizenship
- Ability to get a security clearance
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to find solutions.
- Active US Security Clearance
- The work location is at Idaho Scientific headquarters in Boise, Idaho or Salt Lake City, Utah.
