Electronics Engineer — Reverse Engineering & Forensic Analysis

American Systems; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a mission-driven Electronics Engineer to reverse engineer advanced electronics for weaponized technologies. You will work state-side and internationally to analyze electronic materials in support of a US Navy mission.

The role requires a current Secret security clearance (Top-Secret ability preferred) and US citizenship. You will analyze devices, document schematics, and develop tools for data extraction while maintaining chain of custody and reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic circuit design and PCB assembly.
• RF field experience and operation of lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, receivers, signal generators, handheld DMMs).
• Experience supporting Weapons Technical Intelligence Enterprise is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be part of an established reverse engineering and digital forensic team with growth opportunities.
• Support a DoD mission to provide technical intelligence to tactical commanders and DoW leadership.
• Attend industry-leading courses to upgrade skills in embedded system forensic analysis.
• Report and brief critical findings to military and DoD civilian leadership.

Skills

RF engineering

Circuit design

Schematic capture

Lab instrumentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power supplies

RF receivers

RF signal generators

Handheld DMMs

Schematic capture tools

Job description

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a mission-driven Electronics Engineer to reverse engineer advanced electronics for weaponized technologies. You will work state-side and internationally to analyze electronic materials in support of a US Navy mission.

The role requires a current Secret security clearance (Top-Secret ability preferred) and US citizenship. You will analyze devices, document schematics, and develop tools for data extraction while maintaining chain of custody and reporting to leadership.