JOB TITLE: Embedded Software Engineer L4 
LOCATION: Hazelwood, MO
PAY RATE: $97/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)

• Clearance: Secret Clearance required to start

• Shift: 1st Shift

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary: 

• Support cybersecurity initiatives focused on secure boot processes, firmware security, and hardware root of trust implementations within embedded systems.

• Hands-on experience with secure boot loaders, firmware encryption, hashing algorithms, and secure firmware update mechanisms.

• Evaluating, developing, and configuring secure boot loaders, coordinating with vendors, performing recovery testing, and delivering training and documentation to ensure robust cybersecurity integration throughout the product lifecycle.

• Develop, sign, and configure custom boot loaders.

• Lead Secure Boot integration efforts, including creating training materials, documentation, and coordinating with vendors.

• Perform recovery testing and verification of secure boot and firmware recovery mechanisms.

• Support PolarFire firmware services for encryption and hashing algorithms, including development and testing.

• Develop and maintain user-space APIs for PolarFire encryption and hash algorithms.

• Implement and validate hardware root of trust features, including fuse configuration and testing.

• Manage firmware update processes throughout the product lifecycle.

• Design and develop custom Secure Boot UEFI applications to enhance system security.

• Configure, test, and validate boot loaders for secure and reliable system startup.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity, firmware, hardware, and software teams to integrate security features.

• Provide technical training and documentation to internal teams and stakeholders.

• Stay current with cybersecurity best practices, secure boot technologies, and firmware security trends.

Requirements:

• Secret Clearance required to start

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years of experience with secure boot loader development and UEFI Secure Boot

• Expertise in firmware security, encryption, hashing, and hardware root of trust

• Experience with PolarFire FPGA firmware or similar platforms

• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, Bash, and firmware update/testing processes

• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and coordinate with vendors

• Familiarity with safety-critical standards (DO-178C, ISO 26262, or similar) preferred

• U.S. Citizen as defined by ITAR

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense

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