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Job Title: Electrical Engineer
Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site)
Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required
Company: Quantum Science Solutions (QSS)
Compensation: Open Rate
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Position Overview
Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support a customer providing incident response services to civilian agencies and critical infrastructure organizations. This role will lead the establishment and operation of a Chip-Off Forensics Lab, providing technical expertise in hardware forensics, chip extraction, embedded systems analysis, and low-level device investigations.
The ideal candidate will combine deep electrical engineering expertise with hands-on experience in hardware forensics, reverse engineering, and data recovery from compromised network-edge devices and embedded systems.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design, setup, and operation of a Chip-Off Forensics Lab
• Develop and document chip-off forensics workflows, procedures, and best practices
• Conduct forensic analysis of network-edge devices, embedded systems, and proprietary hardware
• Perform chip extraction, PCB analysis, data recovery, and hardware-level investigations
• Analyze flash memory, EEPROMs, and other storage components for forensic purposes
• Specify, evaluate, and procure laboratory equipment and forensic tools
• Train analysts on chip-off forensics techniques and laboratory procedures
• Support investigations involving compromised hardware, embedded malware, and systems lacking EDR visibility
• Document technical findings, methodologies, and recommendations
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Mandatory Skills
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Ability to obtain DHS Suitability
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering, hardware design, or related disciplines
• Expert knowledge of PCB design, circuit analysis, and digital electronics
• Experience with chip extraction, hardware forensics, and data recovery techniques
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters, and other electronic test equipment
• Knowledge of embedded systems, memory technologies, microcontrollers, and SoCs
• Experience with reverse engineering proprietary hardware systems
• Strong soldering and desoldering skills for chip-level analysis and extraction
• Excellent documentation, analytical, and technical writing skills
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Preferred Skills
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity, digital forensics, or incident response programs
• Knowledge of firmware analysis and reverse engineering techniques
• Experience with network-edge devices, IoT systems, and OT environments
• Familiarity with JTAG, SPI, I2C, and other hardware debugging interfaces
• Understanding of malware embedded within hardware or firmware
• Experience training technical personnel on forensic methodologies
• Knowledge of EDR limitations within embedded device environments
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Education
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
• Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred
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Desired Certifications
• Professional Engineer (PE) License or equivalent advanced certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• DoD 8140 IAT Level III
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Why QSS?
At QSS, you'll support cutting-edge cybersecurity and forensic investigations protecting federal agencies and critical infrastructure from advanced threats. You'll help build and lead specialized forensic capabilities while working alongside experts in hardware security, incident response, and reverse engineering.
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Benefits Include:
• Competitive compensation with annual performance bonuses
• Premium Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Generous PTO plus Federal Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development and certification support