Firmware Engineer

About the role

Torch Technologies is seeking a Firmware Engineer to join our dynamic team. This position is critical for conducting detailed firmware analysis, identifying vulnerabilities, and ensuring the integrity and reliability of firmware systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed firmware analysis using tools to ensure system integrity and reliability.
• Perform static firmware analysis, design and verification including requirements capture, simulation, code coverage, synthesis, place & route, and timing analysis.
• Identify, document, and report vulnerabilities within firmware systems, providing actionable recommendations for resolution.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure firmware meets performance, functionality, and compliance standards.
• Provide technical support for firmware validation and testing efforts.
• Maintain thorough documentation of firmware analysis processes, findings, and recommendations.
• Stay up to date with emerging firmware analysis techniques and tools, actively suggesting improvements.

Requirements

• US Citizenship.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years’ applicable experience. Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Proven experience in firmware analysis tools, including Questa and Questa Inspect.
• Understanding static firmware analysis, Clock Domain Crossing (CDC), and Reset Domain Crossing (RDC).
• Experience identifying and reporting vulnerabilities within firmware systems.
• Experience in c/c++/java/python/vhdl/html/matlab.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with development teams and communicate technical findings clearly.
• Familiarity with industry standards for firmware development and validation.

Qualifications

• Experience with defense or aerospace firmware systems.
• Knowledge of firmware analysis techniques and methodologies.
• Familiarity with risk assessment and mitigation strategies for firmware vulnerabilities.
• Strong documentation skills to maintain detailed records of analysis processes and findings.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative and effective communication skills.
• Experience with firmware analysis tools.
• Understanding of static firmware analysis, CDC, and RDC.
• Experience identifying and reporting vulnerabilities.
• Experience in c/c++/java/python/vhdl/html/matlab.
• Familiarity with industry standards for firmware development and validation.

Benefits

• ESOP participation.
• 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts, Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
• EAP.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off, holidays.