TEKsystems
Job Description
We are seeking a Hardware Security Engineer to join our client's team focused on device security and hardware validation. This role is essential in ensuring our products meet the highest security standards through comprehensive requirement verification, security assessment, and implementation oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Verify and validate security across the entire hardware lifecycle for the client's devices.
Ensure manufactured hardware meets design specifications and security implementation requirements through systematic evaluation of components and assemblies.
Review schematics and hardware samples to verify compliance with circuit designs.
Interface with manufacturers and suppliers directly and review the security compliance evidence they provide.
Identify hardware backdoors and attempts to circumvent hardware-based security features.
Partner with multiple stakeholders to accomplish these tasks.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
5 years of experience in hardware security, embedded systems security, or similar.
Experience designing, testing, and analyzing circuit designs and PCB layouts.
Knowledge of threat modeling, secure boot implementations, and cryptography (RSA, AES, HMAC, PQC).
Experience with manufacturing security processes including secret provisioning and secure production flows.
Hands‑on experience testing, debugging, or hacking hardware using common electronics test equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in relevant technical field or equivalent advanced experience.
Knowledge of side‑channel attack analysis and associated countermeasures.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures, especially automated quality inspection techniques.
Experience writing technical documents, project plans, and progress reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Knowledge of debug interface security (JTAG, BDM, anti‑rollback mechanisms, and fault injection protection).
Experience programming in at least one modern language such as C, C++, or Rust.
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
401(k)/Roth
Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
Short and long‑term disability
Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Fully onsite.
Pay & Benefits Salary range: $110.00 – $125.00/hr.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 2025.
Equal Opportunity Statement The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Key Responsibilities
Verify and validate security across the entire hardware lifecycle for the client's devices.
Ensure manufactured hardware meets design specifications and security implementation requirements through systematic evaluation of components and assemblies.
Review schematics and hardware samples to verify compliance with circuit designs.
Interface with manufacturers and suppliers directly and review the security compliance evidence they provide.
Identify hardware backdoors and attempts to circumvent hardware-based security features.
Partner with multiple stakeholders to accomplish these tasks.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
5 years of experience in hardware security, embedded systems security, or similar.
Experience designing, testing, and analyzing circuit designs and PCB layouts.
Knowledge of threat modeling, secure boot implementations, and cryptography (RSA, AES, HMAC, PQC).
Experience with manufacturing security processes including secret provisioning and secure production flows.
Hands‑on experience testing, debugging, or hacking hardware using common electronics test equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in relevant technical field or equivalent advanced experience.
Knowledge of side‑channel attack analysis and associated countermeasures.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures, especially automated quality inspection techniques.
Experience writing technical documents, project plans, and progress reports to leadership and stakeholders.
Knowledge of debug interface security (JTAG, BDM, anti‑rollback mechanisms, and fault injection protection).
Experience programming in at least one modern language such as C, C++, or Rust.
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
401(k)/Roth
Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
Short and long‑term disability
Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location Contract position based out of Seattle, WA. Fully onsite.
Pay & Benefits Salary range: $110.00 – $125.00/hr.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 2025.
Equal Opportunity Statement The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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