Subject Matter Expert - Hardware Reverse Engineer

BCMC

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Extremely competitive salary

95% employer paid medical, dental, & vision insurance

401k with company match and profit sharing

3 weeks of annual leave

Job summary

BCMC is seeking a Subject Matter Expert Hardware Reverse Engineer to provide specialized expertise in hardware reverse engineering related to operational technology and critical infrastructure. The role involves comprehensive analysis and investigations to address cyber threats affecting essential government agencies.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a strong understanding of proprietary hardware systems, and the ability to work collaboratively in challenging environments. Benefits include competitive salary and extensive employer-paid coverages.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in hardware reverse engineering or embedded systems analysis.
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
Strong communication skills for explaining complex technical findings.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive hardware reverse engineering of OT and IC devices.
Analyze network-edge devices and embedded systems compromised by advanced threats.
Document exploitation methodologies and defensive countermeasures.

Skills

Hardware reverse engineering

Deep expertise in OT/ICS hardware platforms

Firmware reverse engineering

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

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

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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