In this Role, your responsibilities will be:
- Execute product security controls such as secure boot, firmware integrity checks, authentication, and vulnerability mitigation.
- Participate in firmware/software requirement analysis, documentation, and threat modeling activities.
- Perform integration, system, and regression testing for embedded products.
- Execute security test cases including fuzzing, protocol security validation, and cryptographic checks.
- Conduct vulnerability scanning and document findings as per CVE/CWE standards.
- Validate security controls against IEC 62443-4-2 component requirements.
- Support development of automated test scripts using Python/scripting.
- Analyze and validate industrial communication protocol security (HART, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet).
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support security deliverables.
WHO YOU ARE
You demonstrate strong energy, ownership, and a bias for action, balancing disciplined planning with effective execution. You show learning agility by quickly acquiring new skills, applying feedback, and strengthening core engineering fundamentals. You approach problems with structured thinking and sound engineering judgment to deliver practical solutions. You collaborate effectively across teams, leverage expertise when needed, and operate independently with accountability to deliver results.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science / Electronics/ Instrumentation or related field
- Overall 4-6 yrs of experience in embedded systems or product Verification and Validation and Product Security
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with firmware/hardware integration and security testing.
- Strong understanding of penetration testing methodologies and tools.
- Threat modeling and vulnerability analysis expertise.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, OpenVAS, or Qualys.
- Familiarity with fuzzing tools (AFL, libFuzzer).
- Knowledge of industrial protocol security (HART, Modbus).
- Python scripting for test automation.
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Familiarity with OWASP Embedded Top 10 and CWE/CVE databases.
Our Culture & Commitment to You
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Instrumentation, or related field
- 4-6 years experience in embedded systems or product Verification and Validation and Product Security
- Experience with firmware/hardware integration and security testing
- Strong understanding of penetration testing methodologies and tools
- Threat modeling and vulnerability analysis expertise
- Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus, OpenVAS, or Qualys
- Familiarity with fuzzing tools (AFL, libFuzzer)
- Knowledge of industrial protocol security (HART, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet)
- Python scripting for test automation
- Familiarity with OWASP Embedded Top 10 and CWE/CVE databases
Emerson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Emerson and has not been reviewed or approved by Emerson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs have been strengthened with a 401(k) plus company-supported contributions such as profit sharing and a recent cash-balance transition for certain participants. These features are positioned as differentiators among large industrial peers.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan introduced in 2026 enables discounted share purchases via payroll deductions. This adds an accessible ownership element to the total rewards mix.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes PTO, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave within a broad benefits suite. Coverage breadth aligns with large-employer norms across locations, though specifics vary.
Emerson Insights
What We Do
At Emerson, we’re passionate about what we do. By fusing decades of technology and engineering expertise, Emerson continues to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges with innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. We recruit the greatest talent and apply the best technologies to benefit our customers worldwide. Automation Solutions is a leader in helping process and discrete manufacturers automate and optimize production processes through our best-in-class technologies and industry expertise. Commercial & Residential Solutions develops technologies and services that improve human comfort, safeguard food, protect the environment, enable sustainable food waste disposal, and support efficient construction and maintenance of buildings and municipal infrastructure. Emerson has a wide range of industry knowledge, manufacturing expertise, and technological innovation around the world. Join our next generation of leaders today.








