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Elatec

RFID hardware, software, and services provider

Senior Embedded Firmware Security Engineer

Embedded EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePuchheim, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or an equivalent qualification, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience.
  • At least 8 years of practical embedded-development experience using C/C++ on ARM microcontrollers, with deep understanding of the Cortex-M33 platform and its security mechanisms.
  • Expert knowledge of Secure Boot/SafeBoot, Root of Trust, PKI, key management, and Secure Elements.
  • Practical experience with TrustZone, TF-M, or PSA on Cortex-M33.
  • Substantial practical experience configuring Zephyr on embedded platforms, including drivers, Kconfig, and West.
  • Experience in threat modeling, security reviews, and establishing security-assurance or vulnerability-management processes across a Secure Development Lifecycle.
  • Very good English and conversational German.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and debug embedded firmware in C/C++ for ARM Cortex-M33, including HAL, drivers, middleware, and peripheral integration on Zephyr RTOS-based platforms.
  • Own device security as Subject Matter Lead, designing and implementing Secure/SafeBoot concepts, Root of Trust, key storage, PKI, and Secure Element integration.
  • Develop and maintain the security assurance concept, including security requirements and design reviews, and coordinate security assessments and penetration tests.
  • Configure and integrate Zephyr RTOS, including Kconfig and West, on target microcontrollers; define architecture and security best practices for the product portfolio.
  • Document security-related architecture decisions and prepare interface and module descriptions as authoritative references for the development team.
  • Share security expertise with colleagues, contribute to design reviews, and coordinate closely with product management and hardware development.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of OTA updates, rollback mechanisms, or HSM/TPM.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab CI or Azure DevOps, Docker-based build environments, or static-analysis tools.

About the Company

Elatec

RFID hardware, software, and services provider

Elatec provides high-performance RFID and mobile credential readers that offer universal, customizable authentication hardware and software for customers in automotive, healthcare, industrial, and mobility sectors. Its products combine RFID reader devices with software support to enable secure authentication, timekeeping, and mobility management across applications such as EV charging, fleet management, and driver identification. The company differentiates itself by delivering globally scalable, configurable reader solutions that can be tailored to specific client needs, backed by consulting and technical support services. Elatec aims to simplify secure access and authentication for a wide range of use cases by providing integrated hardware and software that work across many credential types and environments.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Acquired
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Konz, Germany
Founded
2013

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