HW Security Architect

Primary ResponsibilitiesSpecification of innovative and disruptive security solutionsSecurity requirements management and definition, linking security mechanisms to functional requirementsSpecification, design and review of security architecturesDetailed attack modeling and definition of security mechanisms in hardware, firmware, protocols, etc.Advising and training the teams on design, implementation and test of hardware/software security mechanismsDetailed implementation reviews (RTL, firmware code)Planning, coordination and execution of pre-silicon vulnerability analysis (VA)Technical interface to customers and to the different business and product development teamsCertification support and technical interface with evaluators and certifiersRoot cause analysis of security defects and vulnerabilitiesQualificationsBachelors/Master/PhD in Cryptography, Security, Software Engineering or Electrical Engineering10+ years industry experienced in the design and development of Embedded Secure SystemsStrong knowledge of SoCs and/or Secure Element productsSecurity background, ideally experience in embedded securityFamiliar with “state of the art” CAD tools (e.g. Cadence, …)Knowledge of Hardware description languages (System Verilog, VHDL)Able to work independentlyExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalWilling to travel internationallyMore information about NXP in the United States...NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals.