Embedded Software Engineer

Idaho Scientific • Salt Lake City, UT, US

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Overview

Idaho Scientific is the Goldilocks of the spirit and growth of a startup, with a financial footing and safety of a stable corporation. The perks of working at Idaho Scientific include all the benefits you'd expect from an employer who prioritizes a balanced human experience :

Competitive Pay
Flexible Work Schedule
Health Benefits and Insurance
Retirement fund contributions
Profit Sharing
Generous Paid Time Off Policy

Solve the Problem, Not the Symptom.

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.

What You'll Get to Do

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 compilers, linkers, in-circuit debug, logic analyzers.

Document reverse engineering efforts and results.

Work individually and with a team to complete tasks.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Ability to get a security clearance

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

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)

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to find solutions

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices is a plus

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Active US Security Clearance

Working knowledge of applied cryptography

Expertise in additional software programming languages, e.g. Python

Embedded system design experience

Location

The work location is at Idaho Scientific headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Commitment to Diversity

Idaho Scientific is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition including pregnancy, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, General Business, and Education

Industries

Wireless Services, Telecommunications, and Communications Equipment Manufacturing

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Embedded Software Engineer • Salt Lake City, UT, US