Hardware Security Assessor (Fulltime OR Parttime (32 hours))
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Full Job Description
This role is reporting to the Head of Hardware Security Assessment within the NXP Crypto & Security group, and is located at the NXP sites in Delft & Eindhoven; Gratkorn, Austria; Glasgow in the UK; Hamburg in Germany; Toulouse, France; Austin, USA and Noida, India.
The responsibilities of this exciting, varied role will include:
Security assessment and review of hardware SoC/IC security architectures and security scope specifications.
Detailed hardware implementation security reviews (RTL, IP integration, IC design, SoC system).
Assessment of effectiveness of hardware security mechanisms / countermeasures.
Work with Security Architects to innovate solutions to security-related problems.
Apply the NXP Security Maturity Process on product developments in order to reduce security risks with products.
Provide consultation on specific areas of security expertise and on the NXP Security Maturity Process.
Provide a technical interface point between product development teams and the NXP Crypto & Security group.
Support security certification, international security standards, and project management flows by application of the NXP Security Maturity Process.
Keep up to date with best practices and developments in the SoC/IC security industry (particularly in any areas of expertise).
To ensure your successful performance in this role, the following is desired:
BSEE or MSEE or PHD preferred in Security Engineering or Electronic Engineering.
Have good knowledge of SoC/IC architectures of embedded devices.
Have good knowledge in the design and development of embedded secure systems.
Have knowledge of Hardware Description Languages (System Verilog, VHDL), schematics and layout.
Have a strong security background and understanding of security concepts and foundations including cryptography.
Have an appreciation of embedded firmware/software and how this works in combination with hardware.
Have knowledge of security certification schemes (e.g. Common Criteria, SESIP, FIPS, OSCCA) and international security standards (e.g. ISO21434, IEC62443) would be advantageous.
Furthermore you:
Are comfortable working alone and in teams
Are flexible and adaptable
Are willing to travel when needed (typically 2 -3 times per year)
Creating Secure Connections and Infrastructure for a Smarter World
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) makes products and environments safer, more sustainable, and more secure with innovative connectivity and edge processing solutions for a smarter world.
We are in the business of better. Not just better technologies, but better innovations to improve society. As the world leader in secure connectivity and processing solutions for embedded applications, NXP is solving the world’s most complex technology challenges to accelerate business innovation, enhance how we work, and advance how we live.
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What can you expect
Contract: This is a full-time position with a permanent contract. However, we are open to discuss a part-time opportunity as well.
Benefits: Besides a competitive salary, we offer market leading benefits. For example, we offer a bonus plan, an excellent pension plan, private medical cover, wellbeing payments, flexible working arrangement guidelines, an employee share purchase plan and much more. When applicable we also provide a relocation package and support for your move to the UK.
Development opportunities: We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we provide you with a mix of learning through on-the-job experiences, learning from industries bests, and learning through education to help you develop your core and professional skills.
Our offices: Our newest NXP UK site is in Glasgow, Scotland which opened in 2017. Southampton is home to Automotive R&D engineers developing ICs for secure car access systems. Redhill is the site of the UK branch of NXP’s global Intellectual Property Group (IP Group). We also have an number of permanent homeworkers in the UK.
Hiring process: a minute! Fill in the online application and share your CV with us. After a positive screening based on your CV you will have an initial video conversation with our Talent Acquisition Consultant followed by several business interviews. Here are some useful tips to help you prepare.
And more: Life at NXP is more than work alone. Join one of the many social activities that are organized by and for employees in the UK such as our Yoga and Piyo sessions, our book club or our other health and sport related clubs. We have partnerships in education. In the UK, NXP partners with local schools and universities to support and promote STEM activity, identify collaborative research opportunities, equip teaching labs and offer student placements and graduate career positions. We also take time to give back to our communities by encouraging team member engagement, networking and team building by holding regular charity fundraising events throughout the year that benefit the local communities in which we operate.
What’s next
If you’re excited about this opportunity, we kindly invite you to apply!
If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them. Please contact Veronika von Hepperger (Talent Acquisition Specialist) on