Security Validation Engineer

OUR STORY

At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.

When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.

Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.

Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.

YOUR ROLE

Attached to the Imaging Validation department, you will join a dynamic and innovative team, an integral part of R&D, working on projects at the state of the art of image sensor technology targeting various markets and applications.

As a Functional Validation Engineer, you will be involved in validating all the division products. This activity will aim to ensure the adequacy of the functionalities and performances of the product with the specifications by relying on FPGA prototyping first, and on circuit silicon in a second time.

In this context, you will be responsible for Camera Image Sensor SoC validation, focusing on Security, Secure Streaming, Cryptographic Validation, and System-Level Functional validation.

The candidate will be responsible for validating security features across the Camera Image Sensor SoC, ensuring robust implementation of security architectures including Secure Boot, Root of Trust, Authentication, Encryption, Hashing, Secure Firmware Update, Secure Streaming, and Anti-Tamper mechanisms. The role requires deep understanding of imaging pipelines, embedded systems, security protocols, and automation using Python.

Throughout the validation, you will also oversee the analysis and resolution of technical challenges. Your product expertise may also be called upon to participate in customer support and integration.

To succeed in these missions, you will work in close collaboration with all the different product development teams (Design, Architecture, Firmware and embedded software development), with our application teams in order to provide the best validation solution that will meet our customer's needs.

You will also participate in project meetings, sharing information, actions, and priorities within the team.

Finally, as a member of a validation team, you will reuse existing tools. You will also propose and participate in methods and tools for improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate end-to-end security architecture of Camera Image Sensor SoCs.

• Develop comprehensive validation plans for hybrid cryptographic schemes combining classical and PQC algorithms:

  • Secure Boot
  • Chain of Trust
  • Secure Firmware Loading
  • Secure Debug Access
  • Secure Key Provisioning
  • Anti-Tamper Mechanisms
  • Secure Manufacturing Flows
  • Secure video streaming

• Verify authentication and authorization mechanisms.

• Validate OTP -based security configurations.

• Perform negative testing and security robustness testing.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Object-oriented programming languages (preferably Python, C)

• Version management tools (git, svn)

• Software, Hardware knowledge and debug capabilities.

• Knowledge:

  • Embedded electronics / computing (real time)
  • Laboratory tools (oscilloscope, signal generator, etc.)
  • Transmission protocols (high and low speed): I2C, I3C, SPI, MIPI, DP, eDP
  • Automation and/or continuous integration tools (ex: Jenkins, Gerrit, AI tools)
  • Notions in image processing would be an adding competency.

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At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.

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