Senior Firmware Security Engineer

JMA is restoring U.S. leadership in wireless technology at a critical time in the transition to 5G. It makes the world's most advanced software-based 5G platform, designed, coded, and manufactured in Syracuse, NY at the only U.S.-owned 5G factory in the country.

Across its global tech centers, JMA makes 5G possible for organizations with the most critical connectivity demands in the world. JMA's technology is ushering in a new era of connectivity for leading mobile carriers, the most iconic stadiums, major universities, leading healthcare centers, the busiest transit centers, and the U.S. Military.

5G is more than another G on your phone — it is a generational opportunity to change the way the world operates. Join the industry's fastest growing technology company to shape that future today.

JMA Wireless is seeking a
Senior Firmware Security Engineer with experience in Embedded System Security principles and techniques, security by design and OS hardening with a strong focus on software for wireless applications. The successful candidate will be instrumental in designing and optimizing firmware solutions that are integrated into cutting-edge wireless technologies and will play a crucial role in advancing our firmware capabilities, contributing to the development of wireless cellular systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and optimize FW code for wireless communication systems on JMA HW/FW platforms with emphasis on Embedded System Security principles and techniques, security by design and OS hardening
• Collaborate with the systems engineering team to understand and translate system-level requirements into efficient FW implementations
• Architect and implement FW designs focusing on ensuring optimal performance and resource reuse between the products
• Develop and execute verification framework to ensure the reliability and functionality of FW code
• Collaborate with hardware, FPGA and Network Security Engineering teams to integrate FW code into larger wireless systems
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate the functionality and performance of FW blocks in collaboration with Network Security Engineers
• Develop FW blocks for wireless communication protocols, such as LTE, 5G, ORAN fronthaul
• Work with FPGA and DSP teams to optimize signal processing pipelines for low-latency and high-throughput wireless applications
• Create detailed documentation for FW designs, and integration processes
• Maintain version-controlled documentation to facilitate collaboration and knowledge transfer
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in wireless field
• Explore and recommend new tools, methodologies, and techniques to enhance FW development processes

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in FW design, with a specific emphasis for wireless applications
• Relevant project experience in Firmware/Software architecture, design and implementations with a specific emphasis for wireless applications and radio products. Proven track record of successful implementation FW code for wireless applications, preferably for ORAN radio products
• Experience with Embedded System Security principles and techniques, security by design and OS hardening
• Experience with secure boot, firmware & software integrity, OTA updates, and hardware-backed device attestation technologies
• Experience working with security protocols, particularly in telecom environments, focusing on protocols like IEEE 802.1X, MACSec, and PKI-based authentication
• Solid experience in object-oriented design and development using C++, as well as full proficiency in embedded software development in C in the context of system software (bootloaders, drivers, kernel, system services, etc.)
• Experience with Linux kernel software, Embedded Linux, RTOS, U-Boot/kernel development and customization, Linux Device Tree, File system operations
• Familiarity with O-RAN WG11 security specifications; particularly, O-RAN Security Requirements and Controls Specification, which addresses cryptography, key management, and secure access
• Experience in deploying and debugging embedded systems, using lab instrumentation (e.g. oscilloscopes)
• Ability to implement applications using modular, test oriented and scalable solutions
• Ability in managing resource constrained subsystems
• Coding skills in C++
• Experience with Linux kernel software, Embedded Linux, U-Boot/kernel development and customization, Linux Device Tree, File system operations
• Used to git and agile workflow is an asset
• Some familiarity with wireless communication protocols (e.g., LTE, 5G) and their FPGA implementation
• Some knowledge of RF systems and signal processing challenges in wireless communication
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and optimize FW solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

At JMA, our people are deeply committed to their work and we provide benefits to match. When you join JMA you have immediate access to everything you need. Whether you're looking for employee discounts, financial, legal and/or childcare resources and support, we have you covered. We believe in providing comprehensive health and wellness coverage along with monetary rewards towards health goals, in addition to numerous company-provided personal protection benefits at no additional cost to you.

At JMA, we don't just accept differences — we embrace them. JMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

The US national annual base salary for this role is $150,000-$165,000. The range includes the base salary that is expected to be paid for this role. Actual base salary will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the of scope and complexity of the role, the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, peer and market data and geographic location.