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Solutions³ LLC

SME Hardware Reverse Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$142K - $187K/yr

Conduct comprehensive hardware reverse engineering of OT and ICS devices * Analyze network-edge devices and embedded systems compromised by advanced threats * Perform deep-dive analysis of ...

Solutions3 LLC

SME Hardware Reverse Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$142K - $187K/yr

Conduct comprehensive hardware reverse engineering of OT and ICS devices * Analyze network-edge devices and embedded systems compromised by advanced threats * Perform deep-dive analysis of ...

GrammaTech

Senior Hardware Reverse Engineer

Herndon, VA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Senior Hardware Reverse Engineer Herndon, VA, US Join us at GrammaTech and become part of our team of innovative engineers and reverse engineers in Linthicum, Maryland or Herndon Virginia where you ...

GrammaTech, Inc.

Senior Hardware Reverse Engineer

MD · Remote

$150K - $215K/yr

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 ...

GrammaTech, Inc.

Senior Hardware Reverse Engineer

MD · Remote

$150K - $215K/yr

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 ...

Parsons

Hardware Reverse Engineer TS

Centreville, VA

$112K - $196K/yr

Parsons is looking for talented Cleared Hardware and Embedded Systems Reverse Engineers to join our team! In this role you will work directly on an agile, tight knit development team helping to drive ...

ARSIEM

Subject Matter Expert II

Arlington, VA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

ARSIEM is looking for a Subject Matter Expert Hardware Reverse Engineer to provide specialized expertise in hardware reverse engineering focused on operational technology (OT) and industrial control ...

Nightwing

Senior Principal Reverse Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$144K - $199K/yr

... reverse engineering focused on operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems ... This position requires deep technical knowledge of proprietary hardware systems, exploitation ...

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SME Hardware Reverse Engineer

Arlington, VA • On-site

Solutions³ LLC
11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Solutions³ LLCexternal

$142K - $187K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive hardware reverse engineering of OT and ICS devices

  • Analyze network-edge devices and embedded systems compromised by advanced threats

  • Reverse engineer firmware and low-level software on embedded devices

Job description

Title: Subject Matter Expert II
Description: 
Solutions³ LLC is supporting a U.S. Government customer to 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.
Solutions³ LLC is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Subject Matter Expert (SME) Hardware Reverse Engineer to 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.  
Eligibility: 
  • Must be a US Citizen 
  • Must have an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI  
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability prior to starting employment  
  • 10+ years of experience in hardware reverse engineering or embedded systems analysis
Responsibilities Include: 
  • Conduct comprehensive hardware reverse engineering of OT and ICS 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 Solutions³ LLC 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: 
  • 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
Desired Certifications:  
  • DoD 8140 IAT Level III