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Join us at Entrust

At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.

Get to Know Us

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

Senior Hardware Engineer

Position Overview:

Hardware Engineering opportunities have arisen in our dynamic and collaborative team because of sustaining activities on existing products and demand for new products. The team is situated in our fantastic, well-located Cambridge office. We are looking for a senior engineer who can take responsibility for sections of the hardware design with a strong focus on quality, reliability and security to meet the exacting needs of our customers and security certification requirements.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of working on demanding projects and delivering high quality designs which form a part of complex systems. A demonstrated ability to work with a range of stakeholders from customers, product managers to software teams is essential. Experience working in the design of secure products would be an advantage.

Hardware Engineering at Entrust comprises Electronic Engineering, Digital Design, Mechanical and Thermal Engineering – the full scope of the physical product platform.

Responsibilities:

  • develop high quality Hardware Security Modules (HSMs)

  • carry out hardware design, prototyping, integration and validation

  • ensure on-going manufacturability, testability and reliability of existing hardware designs

  • maintain detailed design documentation, test reports, and bills of materials

  • work within an Agile product development framework

  • develop excellent working relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and colleagues

  • plan work collaboratively with the whole Engineering team

  • provide support and direction to less experienced team members

  • drive continuous improvement and self-development

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates who possess:

  • a solid understanding of the fundamentals of digital & analogue electronics in product design

  • the ability to analyse complex technical problems and offer innovative, reasoned and practical solutions to demanding requirements

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience insome of the following technologies:

  • electronic design of embedded systems

  • development with 32- or 64-bit processors, high speed interfaces & memory devices

  • implementing designs with FPGAs & SoCs

  • microcontroller development and efficient low power design techniques

  • board bring-up and verification of inter device interfaces (e.g. signal integrity analysis)

  • design for EMC, safety and regulatory standards

  • ECAD systems – ideally Altium

  • design of security products

The following skills would also be helpful in the role:

  • C or Rust development for microcontrollers

  • U-boot and Linux platform configuration and builds

  • VHDL / Verilog

Basic Qualifications:

Degree qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant technical subject, e.g. Electronic Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters qualified, or equivalent, in a relevant technical subject, e.g. Electronic Engineering.

#LI-NR1

At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:

  • Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.

  • Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.

  • Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.

We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world—together.

Apply today!

For more information, visit www.entrust.com. Follow us on, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

For US roles, or where applicable:

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer

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Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.

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Recruiter:

Neha Rathore

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