Independent Contractor Reverse Engineering Jobs in Newark, DE

BTS is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide intelligence support, supporting the Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate (I2WD) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Gilliam, GA and deployed OCONUS.

Job Description

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 50%

THIS IS A DEPLOYABLE POSITION WITH UPLIFT/DEPLOYMENT PAY IN ADDITION TO SALARIES OUTLINED BELOW

The Opportunity:

• Embark on thrilling overseas deployments, tackling exciting challenges in critical intelligence communities.
• Dive deep into electronic analysis of target devices, unraveling their mysteries from basic signaling to advanced modifications.
• Craft compelling reports and briefings, showcasing your expertise in characterization, vulnerabilities, and exploitation recommendations.
• Team up with brilliant engineers and subject matter experts to solve complex problems and respond to RFIs.
• Stay at the forefront of technology by researching emerging techniques and conducting laboratory-based analyses.
• Capture, characterize and identify electrical/electronic RF receiver and transmitter modules, operating frequencies and power.
• Identify electronic components visually, conduct research, provide information, develop accurate schematics of electronics systems using provided tools and techniques.
• Analyze, demodulate and decode signals in order to extract intelligence data and develop standardized demodulation and decoding tools and techniques for commonly encountered signals.
• Perform electronic data recovery on various devices using state-of-the-art forensic tools, such as XRY, Cellbrite and Graykey.
• Create engaging technical reports on captured data.
• Maintain meticulous chain of custody and expertly handle evidence to ensure forensic integrity.

Responsibilities:

As an EE Deployer, you'll be the go-to expert in a forward, level two exploitation lab, supporting DOW conventional, SOF, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) warfighters and many other government organizations. You'll handle the collection and exploitation of recovered electronic devices.

This role demands independence and the ability to thrive in isolated work environments. You'll coordinate with CONUS-based engineering staff, generate forensics reports, and respond to analytical requirements. Be prepared to maintain assigned equipment, provide mission support, conduct training, and field your capabilities in electrical forensics applications, tools, and systems.

When not deployed, you'll dive into cutting-edge training exercises supporting US and Partner forces. You'll also have the exciting opportunity to collaborate with our top-tier technical forensic engineers, contributing your expertise to advanced level 3 exploitation projects. This hands-on experience at home will sharpen your skills and prepare you for the challenges that await you in the field!

Qualifications

Required:

• Journeyman Level - BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 3 years of experience OR associate degree and 5 years of experience OR High School diploma and 6 years of experience
• Senior Level - Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years of experience in complex design, development, integration, and analysis of hardware projects.
• Physical ability and commitment to global deployment for 6-month rotations.
• Expertise in electronic schematic design and interpretation.
• Proficiency in identifying electronic components and characterizing circuits.
• Mastery of laboratory benchtop equipment (Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, etc.).
• Solid understanding of RF communications and standard RF measurements.
• Extensive experience in electronics engineering.
• Experience using benchtop RF equipment including Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and other equipment.
• Perform standard RF measurements (e.g. occupied bandwidth, average power, pulse width) using the previously listed test equipment.
• Experience in synthesizing and generating various types of RF waveforms using an arbitrary waveform generator.
• Previous experience working in OCONUS DoD forensic exploitation labs, to include FXL-C and ACME Labs desired.
• Experience in reverse engineering electronic devices from start to finish desired.
• Experience in reverse engineering electronic components and circuit boards desired.
• Experience supporting exploitation and modeling and simulation tool development desired.
• Working knowledge of software-defined radios (SDR), such as the Ettus B210 and x310. Able to interface with such units in order to transmit or receive RF signals desired.
• Basic MATLAB (and other basic programming/scripting) skills, should be able to apply digital signal processing techniques to communication signals. Techniques include digital filtering, sample rate conversion, frequency/phase estimation, demodulation, carrier recovery, timing recovery, channel equalization, pulse shaping, and forward error correction desired.
• Experience working with embedded systems such as Arduino and writing programs leveraging the SPI bus to configure and analyze various chipsets desired.
• Previous OCONUS deployment experience desired.

Desired:

• ABET accredited BSE in Electrical Engineering
• Familiarity with IED and/or UXS techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTP)
• Experience collaborating with military organizations, such as EOD units
• Background in CELLEX, DOMEX, and MEDEX forensics Hands-on experience with IED/UAS electronics
• Understanding of programming languages

Pay Range: $150,000 to $220,000 --Deployment/Uplift pay are in addition to base salary
The BTS pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role’s responsibilities, the candidate’s educational background, their work experience, and the specific competencies crucial for success in the role

Company Overview:

BTS Software Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business who are community-focused innovators who transform ideas into technology to serve people. We recognize that innovation is only valuable when applied towards a needed solution. Technology has no value without the hard work to turn ideas into reality. Our roots are in helping save Soldiers’ lives through technology. We bring that ethos to serving our community. We create solutions that touch people's lives - products to communicate, to connect companies with customers, to stay informed, to save lives, and to enhance lives.

We have a small company persona with a large company ethos and capabilities; we create elegant solutions for complex problems that will enrich people’s lives. We offer one of the best benefits packages in the industry: Competitive health benefits package, PTO, 401K matching and vested from day one to name just a few of our benefits and perks.

BTS Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.