Cryptography Engineers - Midlands, UK

Role:

Cryptography Engineers

Duration: Permanent role

Mode: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement cryptographic modules for embedded and automotive platforms

Develop and integrate cryptographic algorithms:

oSymmetric cryptographic algorithms such as AES (ECB/CBC/GCM/CCM modes)

oAsymmetric cryptographic algorithms such as RSA, ECC (ECDSA, ECDH)

oHashing and message authentication algorithms (SHA-2/3, HMAC, CMAC)

Implement secure boot, chain-of-trust, and secure firmware update mechanisms

Design and integrate key exchange protocols and secure session establishment

Design and manage key management systems (KMS) and certificate handling (X.509)

Integrate cryptographic libraries (OpenSSL, MbedTLS, WolfSSL, etc.)

Integrate Hardware Security Modules (HSM) or TPM-based security solutions

Support secure communication protocols (TLS, DTLS, IPsec, MACsec)

Conduct cryptographic reviews, vulnerability analysis, and performance optimization

Support compliance documentation and security validation activities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system-level security architecture

Must Requirements

Minimum of a degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Minimum of 5 years of experience in in cryptography or embedded security

Strong C/C++ programming skills

Deep understanding of:

oSymmetric encryption (AES, block cipher modes, authenticated encryption)

oAsymmetric encryption & digital signatures (RSA, ECC, ECDSA, ECDH)

oHashing and message authentication (SHA-2/3, HMAC, CMAC)

oKey exchange protocols and secure session establishment

oPKI and certificate management

Experience in automotive embedded platforms

Experience with cryptographic libraries and secure communication protocols (TLS/DTLS/IPsec)

Knowledge of secure coding practices and side-channel attack mitigation

Preferred:

Experience in Secure ECU Development (keywords

AutoSAR, Crypto Stack, SecOC, CAN and CAN-FD, Automotive Ethernet, and so on).

C/C++ language experience.

Experience with debuggers.

Automotive ECU security experience

AUTOSAR Crypto Stack knowledge

Secure boot and OTA/FOTA implementation experience

Familiarity with post-quantum cryptography concepts

Ability to communicate with Chinese OEMs and development teams

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