Internship: Secure Firmware Development (m/f/d)

We are looking for a student in the greater area of Graz who would like to support us part-time, next to their studies. As a Working Student in our EdgeLock® 2GO team, you will gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity, embedded software development, and cloud-based IoT security solutions. You will work alongside experienced Security Architects, System Architects, and Firmware Engineers on technologies that help secure millions of connected devices worldwide.

Your Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with Security Architects, System Architects, and Firmware Engineers to design and implement secure solutions for the EdgeLock 2GO platform. - Support the development and maintenance of firmware for Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), including Utimaco HSMs. - Develop and execute firmware test cases to validate reliability, security, and performance. - Contribute to the deployment and operation of security mechanisms used in NXP’s IoT device lifecycle management solutions. - Support the integration, testing, and validation of cryptographic services and security features within the EdgeLock 2GO ecosystem. - Gain practical experience with modern cybersecurity technologies, secure key management, and large-scale IoT security solutions.

Your Profile:

- Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's studies in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. - Strong interest in cybersecurity, embedded systems, and secure IoT technologies. - Basic understanding of information security and cybersecurity principles. - Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and secure key management concepts is a plus. - Good programming skills in C. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to learn. - Very good written and spoken English skills. - Availability of at least 15 hours per week (20 hours preferred).

Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks. The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.

The minimum salary for this position is EUR 2.800,- gross/month for full-time equivalent at NXP Austria.

Moreover, we provide attractive benefits to our employees like home office, flexible working time, meal benefits and more.

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