Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer - Secret

Parsons; Huntsville (TN); On-site; USD 104,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer to analyze embedded software, firmware, and hardware for customer missions. You will characterize systems, perform reverse engineering, and draft precise technical reports while collaborating with a diverse engineering team.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with ARM/TI DSP assembly, and proficiency with tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Binary Ninja. Security clearance is required for federal work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of embedded systems experience required.
• Experience with reverse engineering and binary analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze embedded software, firmware, and hardware to characterize systems.
• Collaborate with customers and engineers to define mission requirements and solutions.
• Reverse engineer embedded systems and solve complex problems through analysis.
• Use hardware/software analysis to identify behavior and interfaces.
• Draft technical reports detailing hardware, firmware, software, and communications.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams and independently manage tasks.

Skills

Embedded ARM/TI DSP assembly

Reverse engineering

Binary analysis tools

Serial protocols SPI/I2C/UART

Digital circuit analysis

Schematic reading

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Self-starter

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CSE/EE/CE

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

radare2

Binary Ninja

JTAG debuggers

Logic analyzers

Oscilloscopes

QEMU

Renode

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will provide customer support within an experienced technical team while analyzing embedded software, firmware, and electronic hardware. You will help characterize complex systems, solve challenging technical problems, and deliver solutions that support critical customer missions.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Analyzing embedded systems software, firmware, and hardware to characterize complex systems and determine their functionality.
• Working directly with customers and technical team members to understand mission requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Reverse engineering embedded systems and solving challenging technical problems through creative, methodical analysis.
• Using hardware and software analysis techniques to identify system behavior, interfaces, and functionality.
• Drafting clear, accurate technical reports describing system characteristics, including hardware, firmware, software, and communications functionality.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and independently executing assigned technical tasks as required.

Required Clearance:

• Must be a U.S citizen.
• Candidate must have an active Secret Clearance and be willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, and at least 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with or understanding of embedded processor assembly languages, such as ARM and TI DSP assembly.
• Experience with reverse engineering and binary analysis tools, such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, radare2, and Binary Ninja.
• Understanding of serial data protocols, including SPI, I2C, UART, and related embedded communications interfaces.
• Experience analyzing or designing digital circuits.
• Experience reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and independently when required.
• Motivated self‑starter with the ability to manage priorities and deliver high‑quality results.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to customers and team members.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience with or understanding of embedded operating systems and real‑time operating systems.
• Experience performing embedded systems analysis, including hardware, firmware, software, and interface characterization.
• Working knowledge of high‑level programming languages, such as C, C++, and Python.
• Experience analyzing or designing analog circuits.
• Experience using JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other electronic test equipment.
• Virtualization and emulation experience using tools such as QEMU and Renode.
• FPGA development experience.
• Experience managing or leading technical teams and coordinating technical tasks across multiple contributors.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close‑knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growt