Senior Hardware Reverse Engineer — TS/SCI Clearance

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous education assistance program

Exceptional retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, MD is seeking hardware experts for reverse engineering embedded systems. Join a dynamic team that tackles national security challenges through innovative technology and collaboration with government sponsors.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. APL offers a vibrant work environment and competitive benefits, including substantial retirement contributions and education assistance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in reverse engineering.
• Experience with hardware debugging interfaces and code security mechanisms.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer embedded systems to develop innovative exploits.
• Collaborate with government sponsors to build mission-aligned capabilities.
• Propose groundbreaking ideas for funding opportunities.

Skills

Embedded systems understanding

Hardware debugging

Low-level programming languages

Signal/protocol analysis

Soldering and prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Ghidra

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Multi-meters

Power supplies

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, MD is seeking hardware experts for reverse engineering embedded systems. Join a dynamic team that tackles national security challenges through innovative technology and collaboration with government sponsors.

The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least 5 years of experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. APL offers a vibrant work environment and competitive benefits, including substantial retirement contributions and education assistance.