Job Description

ID: R0009503


Hybrid requirements: This role has flexible working patterns.
The opportunity:
Technology in Defence is rapidly evolving, and so are the risks to capabilities and success through an ever-changing security landscape. As customers demand higher levels of resilience in the products we create, our approach to securing systems and products needs to change with it.
We are recruiting for a Firmware Engineer to support development of security functions. You will work on some of the most challenging and rewarding security problems in the UK on some of the most exciting Defence projects, helping design and develop security solutions that sit at the heart of our products.
What you will do as a Firmware Engineer within Product Security:
Your work at Leonardo will see you addressing security risks in an agile, innovative and team-centric manner. You will work alongside a team of security engineers and consultants to support engineering delivery teams, aiding the design and development of new products and systems by providing guidance to ensure the customer's capabilities remain secure.
Through engagement with engineering teams and customers, you will advise on solutions that address security concerns while providing value to the customer based on risk balance. Utilising a focus of supporting the customer to achieve their goals, you will endeavour to provide the best possible solutions balanced against the programme constraints.
Key responsibility areas involve:
Designing secure firmware cores to flow down to engineering teams, and supporting integration
Reviewing documentation such as design documents, system specifications, and risk profiles to identify potential vulnerabilities and propose appropriately secure solutions
Working with solution architects and engineers to ensure that systems meet stringent Design Integrity and security standards and satisfy relevant accreditation requirements
Participating in wider customer forums, to review security topics
What we need from you:
Ideally, we would like you to have the following skills; if you don't have them but feel you could gain them whilst adding value to the team from alternative experience, we'd still like you to apply:
A degree or equivalent experience in science, technology, engineering or maths subjects
A passion for security and problem solving
Technical knowledge of secure firmware/embedded software and integration with electronics
Knowledge of high-speed digital electronics
Knowledge of developing designs for AMD, Microsemi and/or Intel FPGAs
Knowledge of firmware simulation and verification tools
Knowledge of scripting, using TCL and/or Python
Knowledge of concepts such as Isolated Design Flow, encryption, and secure boot
Understanding of the engineering product development lifecycle
Ability to listen, understand and communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with internal and external customers
Ability to be self-directed, conducting both independent learning and collaborating with other engineers to develop solutions that will increase the security posture of Leonardo products
Eagerness to learn and adapt to changing technologies
It would also be helpful if you had:
A working practical knowledge of NCSC CAPS Evaluation processes and practices with awareness of generic Secure by Design Principles as presented by NCSC, UK MOD and NIST
Practical experience of following DevSecOps lifecycles for embedded software/firmware
Experience in safety-critical engineering and/or developing embedded software/firmware to High Assurance requirements such as DO-178C/DO-254 standards or equivalent
Knowledge and experience of complex cryptography, especially implementing algorithms or utilising the approved cryptographic functions within FPGAs to create higher level security controls.
An understanding of developing cyber resilient products by addressing the 4 phases of resilience: Prepare, Absorb, Recover and Adapt
Security Clearance
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
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Culture overview
Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups
Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (500 annual allowance)
Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below
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Childcare Vouchers
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Free Parking
Learning Allowance
Life Insurance
Pension
Sabbatical Leave
Wellbeing Programme
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Leadership
Gareth Hetheridge
UK CIO
Tech overview
The ancestors of Leonardo in the UK, iconic - companies like Marconi, Ferranti and Westland - invented products, built expertise and developed the people that set the foundations for our company. Today, we remain as essential to the fabric of the country and the economy as we have been throughout the last century. Following decades of investment, we proudly stand as a jewel in the crown of British engineering, employing over 8,000 highly skilled people across the country. Our scientists and engineers deliver cutting-edge technologies, solutions and insights that underpin the worldleading capabilities of our Armed Forces and go on to be exported across the globe.
We are proud of our role in making Britain's advanced engineering sector one of the best in its class globally and of the tangible and substantial contribution we are making to the UK every day.
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Engineering principles
AGILE PROCESS
CHANGE MANAGEMENT
CODE REVIEWS
COLLECTIVE CODE OWNERSHIP
COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
CONTINUOUS DELIVERY
CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT
CONTINUOUS INTEGRATION
KNOWLEDGE SHARING
MENTORING
SCRUM
TEST DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT
UNIT TESTING
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