
Robotics Platform Security Engineer
Field AI
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Irvine • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $300,000 per year
About the role
- Design and implement the end-to-end boot chain (from UEFI/Secure Boot to Measured Boot) to ensure the hardware validates every stage of the bootloader and kernel via TPM or Secure Elements.
- Construct UNIX/Linux golden build images. This includes deep sysctl tuning, authoring custom AppArmor profiles, and stripping the kernel of non-essential drivers to eliminate lateral movement vectors.
- Engineer the robot’s security, utilizing mTLS for inter-process communication and configuring strictly scoped iptables/UFW policies to isolate sensitive control telemetry from external interfaces.
- Build a suite of Python tools to automate continuous security posture checks, including CIS Benchmark audits, automated certificate rotation, and real-time integrity monitoring via auditd.
- Proactively identify and patch CVEs in the Linux ecosystem, using Python for automated fuzz testing of networking protocols and system interfaces.
Requirements
- Expert-level experience in Linux/UNIX administration and security hardening.
- Proven history of creating production-ready "Golden Images" compliant with STIG or CIS Benchmarks.
- Hands-on experience with TPM 2.0, Secure Elements (SE), and hardware-backed key storage.
- High proficiency in C/C++ for low-level system interactions and Python for building complex security automation and audit frameworks.
- Deep knowledge of defensive networking, including VPN overlays, SSH hardening, and encrypted transport protocols (TLS/mTLS) for real-time systems.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive threat modeling for robotic platforms, specifically identifying risks in the boot process and network-exposed interfaces.
Benefits
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Linux administrationUNIX administrationsecurity hardeningC/C++PythonTPM 2.0Secure Elementsnetworking protocolsCIS BenchmarkSTIG
Soft Skills
threat modelingrisk identification