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Embedded Hardware Developer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

GridPoint

Engineering Lab Manager

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Collaborate closely with Embedded Test Engineers, Hardware Engineers, and QA Engineers to plan and execute test programs Project & Resource Coordination * Plan and manage lab and warehouse workloads ...

Two Six Technologies

Hardware Reverse Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$142K - $187K/yr

They are seeking a Hardware Reverse Engineer to analyze embedded systems, identify vulnerabilities, and contribute to security solutions for government customers. Responsibilities : • Reverse ...

Two Six Technologies

Hardware Reverse Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$134K - $202K/yr

Collaborating closely with top-tier hardware engineers and security researchers, you'll help tackle ... Reverse engineer and analyze complex embedded systems designs to identify functional behaviors and ...

GridPoint

Engineering Lab Manager

Roanoke, VA

$100K - $140K/yr

Collaborate closely with Embedded Test Engineers, Hardware Engineers, and QA Engineers to plan and execute test programs Project amp; Resource Coordination * Plan and manage lab and warehouse ...

Nokia Federal Solutions Inc.

Hardware Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

... embedded systems, networking hardware, or wireless communication platforms. * Proven experience as a technical leader or lead hardware engineer managing and mentoring a development team. * Deep ...

Fenix Group, Inc

Hardware Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

... embedded systems, networking hardware, or wireless communication platforms. * Proven experience as a technical leader or lead hardware engineer managing and mentoring a development team. * Deep ...

W3Global Inc.

Embedded Software Engineer

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Consult with hardware engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate hardware and software ... embedded operating systems such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, etc. · Experience with Linux Must be DoD ...

Nwis

Hardware Engineer

Sterling, VA

$122K - $253K/yr

Job Title: Hardware Engineer Location:Sterling, VA Clearance:TS/SCI Poly **This position is ... Specialized certifications related to specific hardware technologies (e.g., embedded systems ...

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What is the difference between Embedded Hardware Developer vs Embedded Systems Engineer?

AspectEmbedded Hardware DeveloperEmbedded Systems Engineer
Primary FocusDesign and development of hardware components for embedded systemsDesign and integration of both hardware and software for embedded systems
Required SkillsHardware design, PCB layout, circuit analysisHardware knowledge plus software programming, RTOS, firmware
Work EnvironmentHardware labs, prototyping, testing hardwareMultidisciplinary teams, hardware and software integration
Common CertificationsASIC/FPGA design, PCB certificationEmbedded systems certifications, RTOS training

While both roles work closely in embedded systems development, Embedded Hardware Developers focus primarily on hardware design and testing, whereas Embedded Systems Engineers handle both hardware and software integration. The roles often overlap, but their core responsibilities differ in scope and expertise.

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SME Hardware Reverse Engineer with Security Clearance

SME Hardware Reverse Engineer with Security Clearance

Quantum Science Solutions

Arlington, VA • On-site

$142K - $187K/yr

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Job description

Job Title: SME Hardware Reverse Engineer Location: Arlington, VA (On-Site)
Clearance: TS/SCI (Required)
Company: Quantum Science Solutions (QSS)
Compensation: Open Rate
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Position Overview
Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) is seeking a SME Hardware Reverse Engineer to support a customer providing incident response services to civilian agencies and critical infrastructure organizations. This role focuses on hardware reverse engineering, forensic investigations, and analysis of compromised Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and embedded devices targeted by advanced cyber threats.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience analyzing proprietary hardware, reverse engineering firmware, identifying embedded malware, and supporting forensic investigations involving critical infrastructure systems.
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Key Responsibilities
• Conduct hardware reverse engineering and forensic analysis of OT/ICS devices and embedded systems
• Analyze compromised network-edge devices, firmware, and proprietary hardware platforms
• Identify hardware vulnerabilities, implants, backdoors, and embedded malware
• Reverse engineer firmware and low-level software components
• Support chip-off forensic investigations and hardware exploitation analysis
• Develop and document forensic methodologies, findings, and defensive recommendations
• Provide technical guidance to analysts and incident response teams
• Collaborate with research teams to investigate emerging hardware threats and vulnerabilities
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Mandatory Skills
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain DHS Suitability
• 10+ years of hardware reverse engineering or embedded systems experience
• Expertise with OT/ICS hardware platforms and embedded processor architectures (ARM, MIPS, PowerPC)
• Experience with firmware analysis and reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Binary Ninja
• Knowledge of hardware debugging interfaces including JTAG, SWD, and UART
• Experience analyzing routers, switches, firewalls, IoT devices, and other network-edge systems
• Strong programming skills in Python, C, and Assembly
• Experience with malware analysis in hardware and firmware environments
• Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills
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Preferred Skills
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity or critical infrastructure programs
• Knowledge of SCADA, PLC, RTU, and industrial control systems
• Experience with chip-off forensics, decapsulation, and hardware exploitation techniques
• Familiarity with supply chain security and hardware implant detection
• Background in OT security, offensive security, or hardware security research
• Understanding of threat actor techniques targeting OT and embedded systems
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Education
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred
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Desired Certifications
• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level III
• PMP
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Why QSS?
At QSS, you're not just filling a role, you’re supporting technologies and systems that enable critical mission success. We invest in our employees, encourage innovation, and provide opportunities to work with cutting-edge cloud and broadcast technologies.
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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 training opportunities

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