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# HW Security Architect

Austin Security 

Listed on NXP Semiconductors’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on NXP Semiconductors’s careers site →](https://nxp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Austin-Oakhill-Office/HW-Security-Architect_R-10062083)

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## Job description

### Primary Responsibilities

Specification of innovative and disruptive security solutions Security requirements management and definition, linking security mechanisms to functional requirements Specification, design and review of security architectures Detailed attack modeling and definition of security mechanisms in hardware, firmware, protocols, etc. Advising and training the teams on design, implementation and test of hardware/software security mechanisms

Detailed implementation reviews (RTL, firmware code) Planning, coordination and execution of pre-silicon vulnerability analysis (VA) Technical interface to customers and to the different business and product development teams Certification support and technical interface with evaluators and certifiers Root cause analysis of security defects and vulnerabilities Qualifications: Master/PhD in Cryptography, Security, Software

Engineering or Electrical Engineering Minimum of 10 years industry experience in the design and development of Embedded Secure Systems.

Strong knowledge of SoCs and/or Secure Element products Security background, ideally experience in embedded security Familiar with “state of the art” CAD tools (e.g. Cadence, …) Knowledge of Hardware description languages (System Verilog, VHDL) Able to work independently Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Willing to travel internationally More information about NXP in the United States... NXP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of age, color, national origin, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, status as a disabled veteran and/or veteran of the Vietnam Era or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In addition, NXP will provide reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified disabled individuals. #LI-97b2

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Not stated
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Austin[Apply on NXP Semiconductors’s careers site →](https://nxp.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Austin-Oakhill-Office/HW-Security-Architect_R-10062083)

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