Embedded Hardware Security Researcher

Phase2 Technology; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Phase2 Technology is seeking a skilled Microelectronics Vulnerability Researcher to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama. This role involves investigating hardware security and analyzing embedded systems to support law enforcement capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software development, embedded systems, and reverse engineering, with a focus on hardware analysis. Top Secret clearance is mandatory for this position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software development with C, C++, or Python.
• Experience with embedded systems, including assembly‑level microcontroller programming.
• Top Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Investigate hardware security implementations and embedded systems.
• Analyze and reverse engineer firmware and electronics using tools such as IDA Pro and Ghidra.
• Develop techniques to recover data and evaluate device security.

Skills

C/C++/Python development

Embedded systems

Reverse engineering

Test equipment proficiency

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Hardware debuggers

Job description

Phase2 Technology is seeking a skilled Microelectronics Vulnerability Researcher to join our team in Huntsville, Alabama. This role involves investigating hardware security and analyzing embedded systems to support law enforcement capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in software development, embedded systems, and reverse engineering, with a focus on hardware analysis. Top Secret clearance is mandatory for this position.