Senior Embedded Linux / Platform Security Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Linux / Platform Security Engineer to support the development of secure, production-ready embedded platforms for next-generation medical devices. Our client is a privately held medical technology company developing and commercializing a non-invasive sonic beam therapy platform based on the science of histotripsy. The company’s mission is to bring a fundamentally new way to treat tumors and other unwanted tissue without surgery, using focused sound energy rather than heat, radiation, or incisions. They are co-headquartered between Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Minneapolis, United States.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure Ubuntu-based embedded Linux images for production environments
• Implement system hardening, security controls, and compliance measures aligned with FDA and QMS standards
• Support OTA (Over-the-Air) update mechanisms, ensuring reliability and security of deployed devices
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop minimal, hardened production images
• Contribute to platform security architecture, including secure boot, access control, and system integrity
• Assist in integrating and securing edge/embedded compute platforms, including future NVIDIA Jetson-based systems
• Participate in risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability remediation across the device lifecycle

Requirements

• Strong experience with Embedded Linux, particularly Ubuntu (or Ubuntu-based distributions)
• Proven background in platform security, system hardening, and secure image creation
• Experience working in regulated environments, ideally medical devices (FDA, QMS compliance)
• Hands-on experience with OTA update systems and lifecycle management for embedded devices
• Solid understanding of: Linux kernel and system internals, Filesystems, networking, and system services, Security frameworks and best practices

Nice to Have

• Experience with NVIDIA Jetson platforms
• Background in embedded/edge devices, IoT, or connected systems
• Experience with: Secure boot, PKI, encryption, and key management, Containerization or lightweight virtualization, CI/CD pipelines for embedded systems
• Familiarity with JetPack / L4T or similar embedded Linux distributions

We Offer

• Opportunity to step into a Jetson-focused role over time with support from a dedicated NVIDIA consulting partner
• High-impact work on production-grade medical devices in a regulated environment
• Ability to influence platform security strategy and architecture from the ground up

About the Company

At Intellias, where technology takes center stage, people always come before processes. By creating a comfortable atmosphere in our team, we empower individuals to unlock their true potential and achieve extraordinary results. That’s why we offer a range of benefits that support your well-being and charge your professional growth. We are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion as an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome and celebrate the uniqueness of every individual. Join Intellias for a career where your perspectives and contributions are vital to our shared success.