R&D Internship Software – Embedded Security

Môtiers (Switzerland)

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ETEL is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance motion control components and high-end mechatronic motion systems based in Môtiers, and 100% dedicated to direct drive solutions. We currently call upon a growing diversity of skills which take part in the exciting adventure of our international activity. Contribute to our growth!

We are looking for

A curious, methodic and organized person with a strong interest in embedded systems, cybersecurity and software architecture. Team player with a high level of autonomy, analytical thinking and good communication skills.

We offer you

• An interesting internship (4 to 6 months) in an open and dynamic midsize employer within an international environment.
• A first experience in a modern and innovative high-tech company.
• The opportunity to work on real industrial motion controllers and embedded systems.
• Exposure to modern microcontrollers, software development tools and secure firmware deployment techniques.
• An opportunity to contribute to the protection of ETEL’s intellectual property and software assets.

Your tasks

You will investigate and evaluate technologies that can improve the security of ETEL’s future motion control products.

• Study of firmware protection mechanisms
  • Perform a state-of-the-art review of embedded security technologies.
  • Investigate security features available on modern microcontrollers and processors.
  • Compare different approaches used in industrial and embedded systems.
• Secure Boot evaluation
  • Study Secure Boot architectures and chains of trust.
  • Implement proof-of-concept solutions on selected hardware platforms.
  • Evaluate implementation complexity, maintenance requirements and security benefits.
• Firmware Security and Protection
  • Study firmware signing, encryption, and secure key management techniques.
  • Develop and validate proof-of-concept solutions for firmware authentication, integrity, and confidentiality.
  • Assess their effectiveness and suitability for future ETEL motion control products.

Your profile

• Bachelor or Master student in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Electronics Engineering.
• Good programming skills in C/C++.
• Interest in embedded systems, computer architecture and cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and debugging tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of cryptography, secure boot or secure communications is a plus.
• Fluent in English. French is a plus.