Subject Matter Expert - Hardware Reverse Engineer

BCMC

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer-paid medical/dental/vision

401k with company match

Job summary

BCMC is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in hardware reverse engineering to support a U.S. Government mission. The role centers on OT/ICS devices, firmware analysis, and malware extraction to inform defensive strategies and incident response.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in relevant fields, active TS/SCI clearance, and deep familiarity with ARM/MIPS/Power architectures, plus experience with JTAG/SWD/UART interfaces and network-edge devices.

Qualifications

Must hold U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.
Ten or more years in hardware reverse engineering or embedded analysis required.
Deep OT/ICS hardware experience and vulnerability knowledge.
Ability to analyze novel or proprietary systems with limited docs.
Strong communication for complex technical findings; team collaboration.

Responsibilities

Conduct hardware reverse engineering of OT/IC devices.
Analyze compromised network-edge devices and embedded systems.
Perform deep-dive analyses of proprietary hardware.
Identify and extract deeply embedded malware from hardware.
Reverse engineer firmware and low-level software on embedded devices.
Collaborate with research teams and document methodologies.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

DHS Suitability

10+ years hardware reverse engineering

OT/ICS hardware expertise

limited documentation analysis

clear communication

research-oriented collaboration

firmware reverse engineering

reverse engineering tools

embedded architectures (ARM/MIPS/Power

network-edge devices analysis

hardware debugging interfaces (JTAG/SW

Python/C/Assembly

embedded exploitation techniques

malware analysis in hardware/firmware

analytical/problem-solving

Education

Bachelors in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Job description

BCMC is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. BCMC is seeking a Subject Matter Expert with hardware reverse engineering to support this critical customer mission.

The Subject Matter Expert Hardware Reverse Engineers will provide specialized expertise in hardware reverse engineering focused on operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems. This position requires deep technical knowledge of proprietary hardware systems, exploitation methodologies, and defensive strategies to support forensic investigations of compromised edge devices and systems where threat actors have embedded malware deeply within hardware components.

This position focuses on the analytical and investigative aspects of hardware forensics, with particular emphasis on operational technology and industrial control systems. The ideal candidates will have strong reverse engineering skills and deep understanding of threat actor methodologies targeting critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive hardware reverse engineering of OT and IC devices
Analyze network-edge devices and embedded systems compromised by advanced threats
Perform deep-dive analysis of proprietary hardware targeted by adversaries
Conduct reverse engineering, failure analysis, vulnerability analysis, and other research techniques to understand complex hardware systems, assess the functionality of components, and identify exploitation risks
Identify and extract deeply embedded malware from hardware components
Reverse engineer firmware and low-level software on embedded devices
Collaborate with research teams to leverage cutting-edge analytical capabilities
Utilize and enhance KI2 system emulation capabilities for hardware analysis
Document exploitation methodologies and defensive countermeasures
Develop standard operating procedures for hardware forensics workflows
Train CSD analysts on hardware reverse engineering techniques
Provide expert consultation on edge device security and vulnerabilities
Support forensic investigations in environments lacking EDR visibility
Analyze proprietary communication protocols and embedded systems functions
Identify hardware backdoors, implants, and malicious modifications
Collaborate with electrical engineers on chip-off forensics procedures
Provide reach-back support to operational analysts during active investigations
Contribute to research initiatives on emerging hardware threats
Document technical findings and intelligence for stakeholder dissemination

Required Skills

U.S. Citizenship
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
10+ years of experience in hardware reverse engineering or embedded systems analysis
Deep expertise in OT/ICS hardware platforms and vulnerabilities
Ability to analyze novel or proprietary systems with limited documentation
Strong communication skills for explaining complex technical findings
Experience working collaboratively in research-oriented environments
Strong experience with firmware reverse engineering and analysis
Proficiency with reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja)
Deep understanding of ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, and other embedded processor architectures
Experience analyzing network-edge devices (routers, switches, firewalls, IoT devices)
Knowledge of hardware debugging interfaces (JTAG, SWD, UART)
Strong programming and scripting skills (Python, C, Assembly)
Understanding of exploitation techniques targeting embedded systems
Experience with malware analysis in hardware/firmware contexts
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

Desired Skills

Experience supporting federal cybersecurity or critical infrastructure protection programs
Experience performing inspection, imaging, decapsulation, deprocessing, and other activities related to hardware reverse engineering and exploitation in a state-of-the-art microelectronics exploitation laboratory
Background in offensive security or penetration testing of OT environments
Advanced certifications in reverse engineering (GREM, GXPN, or similar)
Experience with SCADA, PLC, RTU, and other industrial control components
Knowledge of critical infrastructure sector technologies (energy, utilities, manufacturing)
Familiarity with supply chain security and hardware implant detection
Experience with system emulation platforms and virtual hardware analysis
Understanding of threat actor TTPs targeting OT and edge devices
Background in electronics manufacturing or hardware security research
Experience with chip decapsulation and invasive hardware analysis techniques

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline; Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Desired Certifications

DoD 8140.01 IAT Level III
PMP

Our Company Overview

Business Computers Management Consulting Group, LLC (BCMC) is a small business specializing in Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), SOA, Big Data Management, Program Management, and more for Federal, State, and Local agencies. We possess highly skilled engineers, providing innovative solutions backed by strong past performances. We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, 20000:2018, and CMMI L3 certified and registered promising highest quality and services to all of our clients.

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