Lidar Security Software Engineer

Overview

Job Title:
Lidar Security Software Engineer

Location
:
Pittsburgh, PA and / or Bozeman, MT; remote with travel.

Tata Technologies is searching for a Lidar Security Software Engineer to join our client’s team as a Lidar Software/Firmware team member; in this role the successful candidate will:

Implement and enhance security features in our Lidar firmware, focusing on a robust chain of trust.

Integrate and manage hardware security components to protect cryptographic assets and sensitive operations.

Establish and secure communication channels between the Lidar system and other modules, ensuring data authenticity and integrity.

Collaborate with the firmware, hardware, and systems teams to ensure security requirements are integrated throughout the product development lifecycle.

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Science (CS), Computer Engineering (CE), or a related field.

5+ years in embedded security engineering, with a strong focus on secure boot, trusted execution, and hardware security.

5 years of experience in a security-focused role, preferably in the automotive, robotics, or similar safety-critical industry.

Hands-on experience with hardware security modules (HSMs) or Trusted Platform Modules (TPMs), including their integration and application in embedded systems.

Proficiency in developing secure communication protocols (e.g., TLS, DTLS) and their implementation on embedded devices.

Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles and security standards relevant to the automotive or robotics industry (e.g., ISO/SAE 21434, WP.29/UN R155)

Experience with hardware debugging tools such as JTAG/SWD debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

Prior experience working with FPGAs, particularly Xilinx platforms and their associated development tools

Familiarity with Lidar systems, sensor technologies, or other complex sensing applications.

Knowledge of cryptography, including symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing, and digital signatures.