Analyst/Engineer (Communication & Embedded System) Job in San Antonio, Texas Us
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Our Mission: Benefiting government, industry and the public through innovative science and technology.
About us: SwRI is an independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization specializing in the creation and transfer of technology. SwRI is operated by an executive staff that includes a president, one executive vice president, and 11 divisional and administrative vice presidents, and is overseen by a board of directors and approximately 110 trustees. Located in San Antonio, one of the nation's most historic cities, SwRI covers more than 1,200 acres that includes over 2 million square feet of laboratories, workshops and offices. SwRI has extended its efforts beyond San Antonio and now has staff members working in 15 states, China, and the United Kingdom. No matter what your area of technical competence, your career goals can be met at SwRI. Not only will you work with some of the top scientists, engineers and professionals in your field, you can explore complex, innovative projects to expand your knowledge and discover your true interests in areas such as automotive engineering, space exploration, software engineering and communications technology.
position description
SUMMARY: Provide software/firmware extraction, reverse engineering and functional analysis; memory image capture, static memory analysis and data element extraction; print circuit board (PCB) reverse engineering; application of common microcontroller programming tools and debugging interfaces; data base monitoring and data injection; communications protocol analysis; system security architecture analysis and design and risk management analysis; encryption system implementation analysis for multiple encryption types (symmetric and asymmetric); interact with clients, provide technical documentation and formal and informal technical presentations; perform security penetration testing and vulnerability analysis of embedded system software and hardware used in applications such as power grid sensors, engine control units and mobile devices.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Requires a BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with at least a 3.3 GPA and 0-2 years' experience. Must have training and experience in software engineering, hardware design and development, and data communications. Must have training and experience with networking and communications protocols; must have an understanding of and experience with compilers and lower level programming languages, cryptography, windows and Unix-variants OS; must have Android/iPhone development experience; domain area experience in SCADA-electric power grid, oil/gas systems, plant control technologies, etc., is preferred. A valid/clear driver's license is required.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.
