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Exponent · 21 hours ago

Embedded Systems Engineer/Evaluator (Ph.D.)

Menlo Park, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$132K/yr - $154K/yr

Exponent is a premium engineering and scientific consulting firm seeking a security-focused Embedded Systems Engineer/Evaluator. The role involves testing and troubleshooting secure identity credentials and other security peripherals while assessing materials and systems against various standards.

Consulting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Performing electrical and digital lab tests

Creating clear and concise reports and visualizations for clients

Managing technical expectations of stakeholders

Developing your cybersecurity expertise through certification programs

Communicating technical information to diverse audiences, including preparation of technical reports and presentations

Qualification

Hardware securityNetwork communicationsCryptographyProgramming languagesElectrical engineeringLab testingProblem-solvingInstrumentationCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Strong hands-on engineering, lab, instrumentation, and research abilities

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams

Experience with, or an interest in, two or more of the following areas: Hardware security, Network communications and security, Practical or theoretical cryptography, SecOps, threat detection/incident response, Blue teaming/red teaming

Experience with at least one common programming language such as Python, C/C++, Java, MATLAB, Swift, or similar

Ability to learn new computer languages and tools as needed

Our contracts with the United States Government for this position require proof of U.S. citizenship and the possession of, or ability to obtain, a DoD security clearance