Senior OT/ICS Hardware Reverse Engineer

NewGen Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NewGen Technologies in Arlington, Virginia is looking for a Subject Matter Expert in Hardware Reverse Engineering to assist U.S. Government customers with incident response and cybersecurity efforts. The role involves evaluating and addressing cyber threats to hardware assets, including performing reverse engineering of compromised systems.

Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in hardware forensics, along with solid skills in software reverse engineering. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in hardware reverse engineering or embedded systems analysis.
• Deep expertise in OT/ICS hardware platforms and vulnerabilities.
• Experience analyzing proprietary systems with limited documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive hardware reverse engineering of OT and IC devices.
• Perform vulnerability analysis and identify exploitation risks.
• Provide expert consultation on edge device security.

Skills

Hardware reverse engineering

Firmware analysis

Strong programming skills (Python, C, Assembly)

Communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Job description

NewGen Technologies in Arlington, Virginia is looking for a Subject Matter Expert in Hardware Reverse Engineering to assist U.S. Government customers with incident response and cybersecurity efforts. The role involves evaluating and addressing cyber threats to hardware assets, including performing reverse engineering of compromised systems.

Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in hardware forensics, along with solid skills in software reverse engineering. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.