Hardware Security Engineer IV Job at TEKsystems c/o Allegis Group in Seattle

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. You will work at the intersection of hardware design, security engineering and manufacturing processes to deliver secure reliable products to millions of customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

This Hardware Security Engineering role focuses on verifying and validating security across the entire hardware lifecycle for the client’s devices. The role will ensure that the manufactured hardware meets design specifications and security implementation requirements through systematic evaluation of components and assemblies. You will review schematics and hardware samples to verify compliance with circuit designs, interface with manufacturers and suppliers directly, review security compliance evidence, identify hardware backdoors and attempts to circumvent hardware-based security features, and 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‑term and long‑term disability
• Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time off / Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110.00 – $125.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.