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As an embedded security testing engineer, you will be responsible for leading and performing advanced security testing engagements for current and forward-model systems throughout Toyota’s Connected Car ecosystem.\nResponsibilities:\nPerform analysis of security requirements specifications and generate corresponding test specifications for a variety of products during design phase\nLead and perform execution of security test specifications during verification phase ensuring that the specified security requirements have been implemented sufficiently\nPerform other testing activities including pen testing and reverse engineering against embedded hardware and firmware with goals of identifying implementation flaws\nCommunicate complex technical findings, remediation guidance and recommendations effectively both verbally and written to technical and non-technical staff\nResearch and stay up to date on new attack vectors, vulnerabilities, and exploitation techniques\nLead and participate in small to large-scale individual and matrix-based groups, initiatives, or mentoring others in technical/functional security areas\nLead and participate in technology security design reviews with the ability to efficiently communicate potential issues and risks\nRequirements:\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related is strongly desired\nDemonstrate a good working knowledge of core security concepts, embedded security best practices (e.g. secure boot, secure debug, secure storage, secure communications) and the secure development lifecycle activities\nHands-on experience with designing and testing of the core embedded security concepts above\nExperience with reverse engineering and binary analysis methods and tools (e.g. IDA Pro, Ghidra)\nExperience with vulnerability analysis using CVSS scoring and CWE types\nKnowledge of Linux and other embedded operating systems is preferred\nProficient in C, C++, Python (specifically for writing tools to help tasks)\nHands-on experience securing Linux, MacOS, Windows and Android operating systems\nAbility to handle tasks with significant complexity under minimal supervision requiring a high degree of technical competence\nExperience with on-board communication interfaces such JTAG, SPI, UART, and SWD\nAdditional Valued Attributes:\nExperience in designing, developing and debugging embedded security applications is a plus\nFamiliarity with Automotive and Industry standards and best practices such at ISO-SAE 21434, SAE J3101\nKnowledge of common communication protocols found in the automotive ecosystem such as TCP/IP, Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN, MOST, 3G/4G/LTE, Bluetooth, BLE, Wi-Fi\nKnowledge of cryptography and applied cryptography for provisioning secure hardware is desirable\nKnowledge of ARM (including Trust Zone architecture) and other embedded microprocessors\nPractical experience with security controls for POSIX type operating systems\nUnderstanding of SoC security technologies (e.g. eFuses, HAB)\nExperience designing small PCBs for testing purposes\nHands-on experience with soldering and “chip-off” equipment\nFamiliarity with reading wiring schematics and component datasheets\nExperience with vulnerability management process (from proof-of-concept to remediation)\nJob Types: Contract, Full-time\nPay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour\nAbility to commute/relocate:\nSte 330 Dallas, TX 75244: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)\nExperience:\nLinux: 1 year (Preferred)\nCybersecurity: 1 year (Preferred)\nInformation security: 1 year (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Connectedx","rawCompany":"connectedx","city":"Dallas","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-06T11:27:34.596Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.05","title":"Information Security Engineers","slug":"information-security-engineers"},{"code":"15-1299.04","title":"Penetration Testers","slug":"penetration-testers"},{"code":"15-1212.00","title":"Information Security Analysts","slug":"information-security-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"334111","title":"Electronic Computer Manufacturing","slug":"electronic-computer-manufacturing"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Embedded Security Testing Engineer","description":"Top skills/Must haves:\n1. 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