Senior Embedded Hardware Security Engineer

Overview

Senior Embedded Hardware Security Engineer

Onsite | Quantico, VA | 5 Days a Week

Active Top Secret Clearance Required

 

 

Summary

As an Embedded Hardware Security Engineer, you understand the workings behind complex systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to evaluating hardware security implementation in embedded electronics. Our client is looking for an electrical engineer who can use their skills to support law enforcement by creating new forensic tools and investigative capabilities. 

 

Responsibilities

On our client's team, you will be part of a mission-oriented engineering group challenged to do the impossible and recover data that may be deleted. We’ll look to you to share your electrical engineering expertise through leadership and mentoring junior staff. This is a chance to use your experience-based knowledge in range of embedded systems development and testing while broadening your skillset into areas like advanced side-channel analysis, hardware-backed security components, and reverse engineering. Take on exciting challenges in digital forensics with us as we create the tools for cutting-edge investigative capabilities for law enforcement.

 

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with software development in C, C++, or Python
• 3+ years of experience with software, firmware, and hardware Reverse Engineering
• 3+ years of experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, JTAG, or SW debuggers
• 3+ years of experience designing and programming microcontroller or FPGA boards to monitor or communicate with internal buses
• 3+ years of experience using IDA Pro or Ghidra for reverse engineering
• 1+ year of experience developing side-channel analysis, including fault-injection, glitching, power analysis, and electromagnetic interference
• Knowledge of ARM architecture and assembly language

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with cryptography

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. --------------  About UsNorthern Virginia-based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast-paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.  Equal Opportunity Employer StatementPrecision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.