Subject Matter Expert - Hardware Reverse Engineer
On-site · Arlington, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Subject Matter Expert in hardware reverse engineering for OT/ICS-focused investigations. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive hardware reverse engineering of OT/ICS devices, analyzing compromised network-edge and embedded systems, performing deep-dive analyses of proprietary hardware, reverse engineering firmware and low-level software, identifying deeply embedded malware, documenting methodologies and defensive countermeasures, developing standard operating procedures for hardware forensics workflows, and providing expert consultation on edge device security during active investigations.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline; Master’s degree or PhD preferred
- U.S. Citizenship
- active TS/SCI clearance
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
- 10+ years of experience in hardware reverse engineering or embedded systems analysis
- Deep expertise in OT/ICS hardware platforms and vulnerabilities
- Strong communication skills for explaining complex technical findings
- Experience with firmware reverse engineering and analysis
- Proficiency with reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja)
- Knowledge of embedded architectures (ARM, MIPS, PowerPC)
- Experience with hardware debugging interfaces (JTAG, SWD, UART)
- Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, C, Assembly)
- Understanding of exploitation techniques targeting embedded systems
- Experience with malware analysis in hardware/firmware contexts
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with system emulation platforms and virtual hardware analysis
- Experience supporting federal cybersecurity or critical infrastructure protection programs
- Desireable certifications in reverse engineering (GREM, GXPN)
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