Lab Security Engineer

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This role combines technical expertise in hardware security evaluation with strong organizational and communication skills to ensure efficient lab processes. You will play a critical part in delivering high-assurance technologies and supporting a state-of-the-art lab environment aligned with global certification standards.

• Support remote Security Analysts in their lab activities related to security evaluation services and R&D.
  • Be physically present in the lab five days a week to support hands-on activities and ensure operational continuity.
  • Ensure optimal lab functionality by preparing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on equipment, while managing inventory tracking and proper use of all lab items.
  • Maintain compliance and operational standards through adherence to lab policies, supporting audits, and supporting shipping and logistics for secure and quality-controlled resource handling.
• Perform hardware security evaluations (fault injection, side-channel analysis, vulnerability analysis) on secure ICs and embedded systems.
  • Perform embedded system teardown and analysis, documenting hardware architecture and identifying potential attack surfaces.
  • Conduct security reviews and assessments, including evaluation of design documentation, vulnerability analysis, and hardware-based testing using tools like oscilloscopes and JTAG interfaces.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to provide security recommendations and prepare detailed reports on risks and mitigation strategies.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
• Ability to build and troubleshoot electronics for evaluation testing. Hands-on experience in tearing down embedded systems (Smart Cards, Secure ICs, SoCs) and advanced soldering.
• Strong organizational skills for lab operations, including inventory and compliance.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and reporting.
• Familiarity with lab equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, oscilloscope probes, etc.) and embedded programming (C, C++, Assembly).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced technical environment; occasional travel may be required.

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Santa Clara, CA Pay Range: MIN $122,580.00 - MAX $195,330.00