Hardware Reverse Engineer (Jr., Senior, Principal) - TS or higher cleared

Parsons; Centreville (VA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a TS Cleared Hardware and Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer, where you'll work on cutting-edge projects that drive client computer network defense and operations. This dynamic role involves collaborating with experts to design innovative tools and systems, reverse engineering embedded systems, and developing novel security applications. You'll thrive in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, while also enjoying best-in-class benefits and opportunities for growth. If you're passionate about technology and ready to tackle complex challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Work Schedules

Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in embedded systems and reverse engineering.
• Strong knowledge of hardware/software design and testing.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer embedded systems and develop innovative exploits.
• Collaborate with clients to build mission-aligned capabilities.

Skills

Top Secret Clearance

Embedded Systems Knowledge

Low-level Programming Languages

Problem Solving

Unix/Linux Operating Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multi-meters

Power Supplies

Logic Analyzers

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons. Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented TS Cleared Hardware and Embedded Systems Reverse Engineers to join our team! In this role you will work directly on an agile, tight knit development team helping to drive client computer network defense (CND) and computer network operations (CNO) missions into the future. You'll interface directly with CND and CNO experts to design and develop tools and systems. Our teams design and code software components, units, and modules to meet product specifications and development schedules for clients/customers.

What You'll Be Doing:

1. Reverse engineer embedded systems and develop innovative exploits
2. Collaborate with clients to build mission-aligned capabilities
3. Explore novel techniques for automating reverse engineering and exploit development
4. Create and develop novel security applications for embedded systems
5. Quickly isolate areas of interest in large complex systems
6. Rapidly prototype new technologies to exploit target systems
7. Perform vulnerability research on hardened systems

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

1. Must have a Top Secret or Higher Clearance
2. Have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
3. Have at least 3 years of experience relevant to the duties outlined above
4. Have knowledge of embedded hardware and software design, development, and testing
5. Are skilled with tools including oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and logic analyzers
6. Have experience soldering, prototyping, and bread boarding
7. Are proficient with one or more low-level programming languages
8. Understand Unix/Linux operating systems
9. Love solving puzzles and have experience persevering through technical challenges

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

1. Firmware development experience
2. Hardware platform development experience
3. RF Expertise
4. Experience with Layer 1 and 2 wired and wireless protocols such as USB, SPI/I2C/1-Wire, Ethernet, PCI-Express, 802.11, Bluetooth/ZigBee, others.
5. Willingness to lead and manage a team of engineers
6. Experience with RVTM, FAT, Acceptance Testing, and other formal testing procedures and documentation

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Top Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team. Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, 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: $96,400.00 - $168,700.00

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, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!