Senior Electrical Engineer, Chip-Off Forensics Lead

Nightwing Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the establishment of a Chip-Off Forensics Lab in Arlington, VA. You will provide expert guidance in hardware forensics and chip extraction, ensuring the integrity of critical cyber investigations.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, strong knowledge of PCB design, and proficiency with electronic test equipment. An active TS/SCI clearance is required for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or hardware design.
• Strong experience with chip extraction and hardware forensics techniques.
• Expert knowledge of PCB design, circuit analysis, and digital electronics.
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. Citizenship.
• Excellent documentation and technical writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and setup of Chip-Off Forensics Lab infrastructure.
• Provide expert guidance on chip extraction and hardware-level forensics.
• Conduct forensic analysis of compromised network-edge devices.
• Specify and procure laboratory equipment and forensic tools.
• Train CSD analysts on chip-off forensics techniques and procedures.

Skills

PCB design

circuit analysis

hardware forensics techniques

project leadership

data recovery

reverse engineering

technical documentation

soldering and desoldering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree or PhD (preferred)

Tools

oscilloscopes

logic analyzers

multimeters

Job description

Nightwing Group is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead the establishment of a Chip-Off Forensics Lab in Arlington, VA. You will provide expert guidance in hardware forensics and chip extraction, ensuring the integrity of critical cyber investigations.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in electrical engineering, strong knowledge of PCB design, and proficiency with electronic test equipment. An active TS/SCI clearance is required for this pivotal role.