Firmware Security Developer in Dallas, Texas

Job Title: Firmware Security Developer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Security Developer with extensive project experience in firmware and software architecture, design, and implementation, specifically for wireless applications and radio products. This role requires a proven track record of successful firmware code implementation for wireless applications, preferably for ORAN radio products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement firmware architecture for ORAN radio products.

• Work closely with the security team to understand and implement security requirements.

• Design and implement secure boot, firmware and software integrity, OTA updates, and hardware-backed device attestation technologies.

• Work with security protocols, particularly in telecom environments, focusing on protocols like IEEE 802.1X, MACSec, and PKI-based authentication.

• Engage in object-oriented design and development using C++ and embedded software development in C.

• Develop and customize Linux kernel software, Embedded Linux, RTOS, U-Boot/kernel development, and Linux Device Tree.

• Ensure compliance with O-RAN WG11 security specifications, including cryptography, key management, and secure access.

• Collaborate with teams working on other components such as FPGA to ensure cohesive system integration.

Essential Skills

• 8+ years of experience as a Firmware Developer.

• Proficiency in Embedded C/C++ (60% C++ / 40% Embedded C).

• Experience with Embedded System Security principles and techniques.

• Familiarity with secure boot, firmware & software integrity, OTA updates, and hardware-backed device attestation technologies.

• Experience with Linux kernel software, Embedded Linux, RTOS, U-Boot/kernel development, and Linux Device Tree.

• Solid understanding of security protocols, particularly in telecom environments (IEEE 802.1X, MACSec, PKI-based authentication).

• Familiarity with O-RAN WG11 security specifications, including cryptography, key management, and secure access.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SoC devices, FPGA, and microcontrollers.

• Knowledge of LTE, 5G, and wireless communication protocols.

• Experience with Embedded Linux – Yocto and customization.

• Proficiency in lower layer and application layer firmware development.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with security and development teams.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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