HW Security Architect at NXP

Location: Austin, Texas
Level: senior
Posted: May 2, 2026

Description

The role focuses on defining and designing secure hardware, firmware, protocols, and system architectures; modeling attacks; reviewing RTL and firmware; coordinating pre-silicon vulnerability analysis; supporting certification; and analyzing security defects. It requires a master's or PhD in a relevant field, at least 10 years of embedded secure systems experience, knowledge of SoCs and secure elements, familiarity with CAD tools, and proficiency with hardware description languages.

Required Skills

Security requirements
Security architecture
Attack modeling
SoC security
Hardware description languages
Vulnerability analysis
Security certification

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Master's or PhD in Cryptography, Security, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
Required Previous Experiences: At least 10 years of industry experience designing and developing embedded secure systems
Security background, preferably embedded security experience
Preferred Qualifications: Strong knowledge of SoCs and/or Secure Element products
Familiarity with state-of-the-art CAD tools such as Cadence
Ability to work independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to travel internationally
Translation Company Name: US63 NXP USA Inc.