Security-Focused Embedded Systems Engineer/Evaluator (Ph.D.)

Overview In this role you test and evaluate secure identity credentials and security peripherals, guiding materials and systems against durability, reliability, and security benchmarks. You’ll contribute to a multidisciplinary team in Menlo Park, applying both hardware and software analysis across office, field, and lab environments. You’ll grow cybersecurity expertise through certifications while delivering clear client reports and visualizations. This is a hands-on position shaping secure, trustworthy embedded solutions for client projects with impact across defense and civil sectors. Compensation / Benefitscompetitive benefitshealth and well-being programscareer growth and mentoring401(k) employer contributionbonus opportunitieson-site work environment ResponsibilitiesPerform electrical and digital lab tests after trainingCreate clear reports and visualizations for clientsManage technical expectations of stakeholdersDevelop cybersecurity expertise through certification programs Key requirementsPh.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fieldStrong hands-on engineering, lab, instrumentation, and research abilitiesProblem solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience with hardware security, network security, and cryptographySoftware experience in C/C++, Python, Java, or Swift (preferred)Ability to learn new computer languagesAbility to work independently and in multidisciplinary teamsCitizenship and DoD security clearance eligibilityExperience with Arduino or similar devicesAbility to create test fixtures and perform reliability, durability, and security testingclear communicationproblem solvingability to work in multidisciplinary teamshardware securitynetwork securitycryptography