Lead Hardware Reverse Engineer Job at Trusted Concepts, Inc. in Herndon

Overview At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future. Join the Wireless Division of Two Six Technologies—a team of innovative engineers and reverse engineers in Arlington, Virginia—where you’ll dive into groundbreaking research on advanced embedded systems and architectures. Working with technologies like processor modules, digital boards, and high‑speed signals, you’ll identify vulnerabilities, prototype solutions, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in embedded system security. Collaborating closely with top‑tier hardware engineers and security researchers, you’ll help tackle some of the toughest challenges in the field. Our growing roster of government customers depends on us to deliver cutting‑edge security solutions. We’re looking for a skilled Hardware Reverse Engineer to help drive our mission forward. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges and making a tangible impact on national security, we want you on our team. Key Responsibilities Reverse engineer and analyze complex embedded systems designs to identify functional behaviors and facilitate deeper vulnerability analysis. Identify and exploit key system components, including communication channels and firmware memory. Conduct vulnerability research on hardened systems and architectures. Draft technical reports related to the function, characteristics, and any potential vulnerabilities of the assessed hardware and firmware. Rapidly prototype innovative technologies to analyze and exploit target systems. Oversee PCB design using CAD tools, ensuring designs meet mission‑critical requirements for size, power consumption, and performance. Manage the bring‑up, debugging, and validation of hardware designs, utilizing oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers. Develop and implement novel security applications for embedded systems. Contribute to a diverse range of research and development projects focused on embedded system security. Isolate areas of interest in complex systems with precision and efficiency. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific field – OR – 7+ years of experience in the embedded security industry. At least 7 years of experience with: Experience developing on embedded systems such as high speed data devices, or system‑on‑modules. Experience analyzing and reverse engineering binaries (x86/ARM/AVR). Debugging embedded systems using tools such as JTAG, UART, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. Developing and integrating bootloaders for embedded systems. Creating wiring diagrams and schematics. Programming in C, C++, and Python. Development targeting AMD/Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi FPGA devices. Preferred Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific field. Experience as part of small R&D teams composed of researchers, engineers, and scientists. Custom PCB development experience with tools such as Altium. Knowledge of RF protocols and systems. Experience with Layer 1 and Layer 2 wired and wireless protocols, such as USB, SPI/I2C/1‑Wire, Ethernet, PCI‑Express, 802.11, and Bluetooth/ZigBee. Hacking experience on IoT products. Demonstrated experience managing and leading technical employees and engineering teams. Security Clearance Active U.S. security clearance at the Top Secret level, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance. Benefits We are committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. Our offerings include but are not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; retirement benefits; paid leave; tuition assistance and professional development. Salary Range $143,575 - $215,363 USD (annualized) Equal Opportunity Employer Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Accommodation If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. E‑Verify Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E‑Verify in its hiring practices. Application Commitment By submitting the following application, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true and accurate. #J-18808-Ljbffr