Embedded Hardware Analysis & Design Engineer

National Security Agency; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Security Agency in Maryland seeks a Hardware Analysis & Design Engineer at entry to mid level at Fort Meade. You will design, develop, test, analyze and reverse engineer electronic hardware and firmware components.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, CS, or Mathematics with ABET coursework; strong programming skills (C/C++, Python) and HDL knowledge are valued. Salary ranges from $87,362 to $153,082, with DCIPS-based compensation and federal benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics with ABET-related coursework.
• Entry with bachelor's degree or development with relevant experience as described.
• Experience in design, development, testing or reverse engineering hardware/firmware.
• Knowledge of HDL, programming languages, and hardware security concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, construct, test, and evaluate electronic circuitry and microelectronic components.
• Design and evaluate programmable hardware devices, digital circuits and embedded systems.
• Program and analyze firmware/software that manages reprogrammable hardware.
• Apply hardware and software engineering to develop and modify applications and systems.
• Develop methods and tools for hardware forensic analysis and security.
• Test and reverse-engineer microelectronic components and equipment.
• Propose mitigation strategies to enhance hardware/software resilience.
• Develop and implement hardware forensic methodologies and applications.

Skills

Rust

C

C++

Python

Verilog

VHDL

Embedded systems

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, CS, or Mathematics

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

PCB design tools

Job description

The National Security Agency in Maryland seeks a Hardware Analysis & Design Engineer at entry to mid level at Fort Meade. You will design, develop, test, analyze and reverse engineer electronic hardware and firmware components.

This full-time role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, CS, or Mathematics with ABET coursework; strong programming skills (C/C++, Python) and HDL knowledge are valued. Salary ranges from $87,362 to $153,082, with DCIPS-based compensation and federal benefits.