R&D Internship Software – Embedded Security

Môtiers (Switzerland) 100% 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. We look forward to receiving your application!