Embedded Security Researcher, Microelectronics (Top Secret)

Booz Allen Hamilton; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Microelectronics Vulnerability Researcher. In this role, you will evaluate hardware security implementation and design techniques for testing electronic systems. Candidates should have experience in software development with C/C++ or Python, embedded systems, and be eligible for Top Secret clearance. The position offers competitive compensation with a range between $86,800 and $198,000 annually, including extensive benefits for employees.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in software development with C, C++, or Python.
• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems and FPGA development.
• Experience using test equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in hardware engineering.
• Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate hardware security implementation in embedded electronics.
• Design and develop techniques for testing memory and security subsystems.
• Apply tools to reverse engineer embedded systems.

Skills

Software development with C, C++ or Python

Embedded systems and FPGA development

Monitoring and capturing system-level buses

Using test equipment (oscilloscopes, etc.)

Assembly-level microcontroller programming

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or CS

Master's degree with experience

10+ years of experience in hardware engineering

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Microelectronics Vulnerability Researcher. In this role, you will evaluate hardware security implementation and design techniques for testing electronic systems. Candidates should have experience in software development with C/C++ or Python, embedded systems, and be eligible for Top Secret clearance. The position offers competitive compensation with a range between $86,800 and $198,000 annually, including extensive benefits for employees.