Lead Electrical Engineer - Chip-Off Forensics Lab

Nightwing; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing in Arlington, Virginia is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to establish and lead a Chip-Off Forensics Lab. The ideal candidate will provide expert guidance on hardware forensics and chip extraction, addressing complex cyber incidents.

Applicants should have over 10 years of electrical engineering experience, a strong background in PCB analysis, and must hold an active TS/SCI clearance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on critical missions supporting U.S. Government agencies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or hardware design.
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Proficiency with electronic test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and setup of Chip-Off Forensics Lab.
• Conduct forensic analysis of compromised network-edge devices.
• Develop and document chip-off forensics workflows.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Chip extraction

Hardware forensics techniques

PCB analysis

Circuit analysis

Technical writing

Soldering and desoldering

Digital electronics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multimeters

Job description

Nightwing in Arlington, Virginia is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to establish and lead a Chip-Off Forensics Lab. The ideal candidate will provide expert guidance on hardware forensics and chip extraction, addressing complex cyber incidents.

Applicants should have over 10 years of electrical engineering experience, a strong background in PCB analysis, and must hold an active TS/SCI clearance. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on critical missions supporting U.S. Government agencies.