Senior Asic / Fpga Hardware Engineer For Cryptographic Systems
A Senior ASIC / FPGA Hardware Engineer for Cryptographic Systems architects, specifies, and ensures proper design & implementation of hardware-based security solutions. The engineer develops the architecture and specification for ASIC or FPGA-based hardware designs. They translate those requirements to front-end RTL designers and guide the back-end implementation team to achieve a secure hardware design. The engineer also works with systems-level designers to develop documentation, test plans, and software interfaces to the hardware solution. The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of cryptography systems and hardware security, to include :
- Asymmetric / public key cryptosystems such as ECC, RSA etc.
- Symmetric cryptography such as AES (and its block cipher modes), MAC etc.
- Cryptographic protocols / schemes such as key exchange, digital signature, key wrap etc.
- Security design such as memory isolation, secure enclave etc.
- Secure protocols such as secure boot, attestation, key split, certificates, MFA etc.
Experience with Digital Hardware Design :
Knowledge of computer architecture and ASIC / FPGA designDevelop RTL code using System Verilog, Verilog, or VDHLTranslate high level system requirements into specifications and design guidelines for front / back-end designers to bring security design to implementation and optimizationJob Description : Duties / Responsibilities :
Design and simulate circuits at transistor-level to implement architecture and requirement specificationsContribute to system-level designOptimize hardware designs for performance, power, and costEvaluate the hardware feasibility of complex algorithms and requirementsIndependently contribute to complex chip architectures and designsIndependently drive solutions to complex problems - develop requirements, propose ways forward when customer requirements are unclear or incomplete, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirementsContribute to business development and proposal activitiesDevelop, document, and teach best practices to less experienced engineersPerform or guide physical layout, including floor-planning, and simulate circuits using extracted parasitics.Perform other duties as assignedSkills / Abilities :
Proficiency in integrated circuit designUnderstanding of integrated circuits, semiconductors, and general computer architectureAbility to write detailed design specificationsAbility to manage small technical teamsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent mathematical skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to prioritize tasksEducation :
Requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field. Masters degree preferred.Experience :
Requires 5-7 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 3-5 years of experience with a master's degree, or 0-2 years of experience with a PhD in ASIC Hardware Engineering or related.Preferred qualifications :
Cryptography : Knowledge of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is a plus.Knowledge of side channel analysis is a plus.Knowledge of lightweight cryptography is a plus.Hardware Security : Knowledge of secure key storage using different technologies is a plus.Knowledge of hardware primitives such as TRNG and PUF is a plus.Knowledge of anti-tamper and TEMPEST is a plus.Mathematical knowledge of number theory such as finite field, modular arithmetic, coding theory is a plus.Knowledge and experience of NSA and NIST certification process is a plus.Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
