Embedded Software Engineer

Life is Short. Solve Hard Problems with Cool People. Idaho Scientific is the Goldilocks of the startup world, combining a strong financial footing with the growth potential of a startup. Our employee benefits include: Competitive Pay Flexible Work Schedule Health Benefits and Insurance Retirement contributions Profit Sharing Generous Paid Time Off Solve the Problem, Not the Symptom. We design and deploy secure system solutions through innovative CPU design, crypto cores, specialized system-on-a-chip architectures, and hardened operating systems. Our work supports the security of military systems for future conflicts. We seek talented individuals to join us in tackling meaningful challenges. What You’ll Do: Analyze software, firmware, and hardware components to understand architecture, functionality, and communication protocols. Examine assembly language, machine code, and source code to uncover complex algorithms, hidden features, and security vulnerabilities. Identify vulnerabilities specific to embedded systems, such as buffer overflows and memory leaks. Use advanced development and debugging tools like C compilers, linkers, in-circuit debug, and logic analyzers. Document reverse engineering efforts and findings. Collaborate with team members to complete tasks. Qualifications & Experience: Ability to obtain a security clearance. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Expertise in embedded C programming. Proficiency in assembly language(s). Knowledge of embedded systems architecture, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems. Experience with reverse engineering tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, JTAG debugging. Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles is a plus. Preferred Qualifications: Active US Security Clearance. Knowledge of cryptography. Additional programming skills, e.g., Python. Experience in embedded system design. Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, at Idaho Scientific headquarters. Commitment to Diversity: We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical conditions, pregnancy, or other protected categories.

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