DroneShieldDroneShield is a global provider of counterdrone defense solutions, specializing in C-UxS AI, RF sensing, AI/ML, Sensor Fusion, Rapid Prototyping & MIL-SPEC manufacturing.Work with cutting-edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of the world's most challenging technical problems in Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion, and distributed systems. Working with high-profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement, and many others.With an approximately $1bn market capitalisation and having raised approximately $250m in 2024 alone, DroneShield is undergoing a hypergrowth stage, fueled by rapidly increasing use of drones for nefarious applications, from battlefield to terrorism, to contraband delivery and commercial espionage.This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Pyrmont, Sydney. There are approximately 170 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 300 staff by the end of 2026. Overseas on-the-ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Denmark, Germany, and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.About the roleDroneShield is seeking a Senior Hardware and Embedded Security Engineer with relevant experience to join the team in Sydney.In this role, you'll be responsible for providing security assurance across our range of counter-UAS products, with key responsibilities including conducting sophisticated security assessments at the hardware, firmware, and application layers, championing secure development practices by creating tooling and engineering pathways that increase velocity, and reviewing new features and design security features required to support the threat model across our entire offering.Ideally, we're looking for someone with a strong background in computer science or relevant certifications, demonstrated experience in hardware and embedded security in high-stakes environments, and deep technical expertise in computer architecture, microcontrollers, and embedded systems. They should also have knowledge of common hardware attacks and defense mechanisms.Responsibilities, Duties and ExpectationsLead our hardware and embedded security efforts.Continually improve the level of security assurance we provide across our product offerings.Ensure that security, privacy, and compliance standards are built and maintained to a high standard.Conduct sophisticated targeted and end-to-end security assessments.Support developer productivity by prioritizing developer tooling that reduces toil and improves developer experience.Promote continuous learning and improvement within the team.Manage multiple concurrent projects and solve cross-product problems.Establish partnerships and champion quality throughout the Embedded teams.Qualifications, Experience and SkillsBS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.5+ years experience working in prior Hardware/Embedded security or similar (Embedded Pentester/Reverse Engineer).Comfortable on the command line in a Linux-first environment.Experience with Penetration Testing, Application Security Reviews, RestFul/RPC APIs, and Threat Modelling would be ideal.Proficiency in using hardware hacking tools (e.g., JTAG debuggers, chip programmers).Knowledge of IoT security principles and common vulnerabilities.Experience with firmware analysis and modification.Proficiency with Python, Go and can peer review code/implementation/automation scripts.Knowledge of cryptographic protocols and their implementation in hardware.(Beneficial) Familiarity with relevant industry standards (e.g., Common Criteria, FIPS 140-2), knowledge of secure hardware design principles, and familiarity with Software Defined Radio.Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.
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