Cybersecurity Systems Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Cybersecurity Systems Engineer to join our engineering team focused on secure medical device software and embedded systems. In this role, you will work closely with customers to design, develop, and implement cybersecurity solutions for regulated products. You will help guide organizations through the technical and... regulatory complexities of building secure, compliant devices.

This is a customer-facing engineering role requiring both strong technical expertise and the ability to clearly communicate cybersecurity concepts and strategies. The position plays a key role in helping customers understand, plan, and implement security throughout the product lifecycle.

 


 

Key Responsibilities
Cybersecurity Consultant
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients developing regulated embedded products. Provide expert guidance across the full cybersecurity architecture, including:



Secure boot and root-of-trust implementation




Cryptographic key management and provisioning




Encryption and authentication, hash functions, digital signatures, authentications protocols, tunneling, IPsec, key exchange, secure storage




Intrusion detection and runtime monitoring




Hardware and software tamper-evident mechanisms




Secure system architecture and threat mitigation strategies





Act as the authoritative engineering voice for cybersecurity solutions within embedded medical devices.

Proposals and Estimation
Support business development and project planning through technical leadership:



Collaborate internally and with customers to develop work breakdown structures




Create development estimates and technical scopes to support proposals




Contribute to project planning and resource allocation





Lead Development
Perform or lead technical execution of cybersecurity solutions across the development lifecycle:



Decompose complex engineering tasks to support planning and implementation




Research and evaluate emerging cybersecurity technologies




Develop prototypes and proof-of-concept implementations




Lead implementation efforts with internal engineering teams and external partners




Hands-on implementation of secure solutions





Advocacy for Secure Development
Promote best practices in secure development within regulated product environments. Help organizations implement security-by-design principles and integrate cybersecurity into their development processes.

Problem Solving and Risk Analysis
Analyze technical challenges faced by clients and identify potential security and regulatory risks. Develop practical engineering solutions that support successful product development and compliance.

 


 

Qualifications
Industry Experience


Minimum 10 years of experience developing cybersecurity solutions for embedded systems




Familiarity or direct experience implementing typical secure controls for embedded systems in regulated domains. 




At least 5 years in services-based engineering or consulting roles




Strong background in software and systems engineering for embedded platforms




Linux, Yocto, microcontroller, SoM development 





Standards and Regulatory Knowledge (Preferred)
Familiarity with relevant cybersecurity standards and regulatory frameworks, including:



AAMI SW96




IEC 81001-5-1




AAMI TIR97




FDA Cybersecurity Guidance for Medical Devices




EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)





Communication Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex cybersecurity concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

 


 

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of embedded systems, cybersecurity, and regulated medical technology, helping organizations bring secure and compliant products to market.
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