Embedded Microelectronics Engineer for Digital Forensics

Booz Allen Hamilton; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Microelectronics Engineer to collaborate with law enforcement, deploying digital investigative tools to recover digital evidence for lawful investigations. You'll work in a lab-based setting to develop, refine, and execute new tools and techniques while troubleshooting electronics and performing in‑circuit debugging.

The role requires hands-on hardware design experience, proficiency in C/C++, and a TS clearance or eligibility, with attention to documentation and

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing embedded systems or electronics utilizing programmable microcontrollers or FPGAs, including software.
• Experience with flash memory technology including reading and programming NAND flash, eMMC, or UFS.
• Experience working in an engineering laboratory with standard lab equipment such as signal generators, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and soldering equipment.
• Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
• Top Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with law enforcement by deploying digital investigative tools for recovering digital evidence in lawful investigations.
• Develop, refine, and execute new tools and techniques in a lab-based environment.
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged electronics and perform in-circuit debugging and testing to determine functionality.
• Document findings and follow procedures with meticulous attention to detail.
• Work in a fast-paced, mission-oriented environment and learn new technologies and tools.

Skills

Embedded systems design

FPGA development

C/C++ programming

Python

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree in Hardware Engineering

10+ years hardware engineering experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Signal generators

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Soldering equipment

UNIX/Linux

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Microelectronics Engineer to collaborate with law enforcement, deploying digital investigative tools to recover digital evidence for lawful investigations. You'll work in a lab-based setting to develop, refine, and execute new tools and techniques while troubleshooting electronics and performing in‑circuit debugging.

The role requires hands-on hardware design experience, proficiency in C/C++, and a TS clearance or eligibility, with attention to documentation and