Hardware Engineering Tech

Company Our client is an award-winning technology consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity, IT operations, and mission-critical solutions. The organization supports government and commercial clients through innovative security solutions, advanced technical expertise, and a commitment to strengthening cyber resilience. Job Title SME Hardware Reverse Engineer (Subject Matter Expert II) 10+ years of hardware reverse engineering experience analyzing proprietary hardware, embedded systems, firmware, and low-level software, including identifying vulnerabilities and malicious modifications. Deep expertise in Operational Technology (OT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and critical infrastructure devices, including SCADA, PLCs, RTUs, and network-edge equipment. Strong experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja, along with hardware debugging interfaces including JTAG, SWD, and UART. Knowledge of ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, and other embedded processor architectures, with programming proficiency in Python, C, and Assembly. Experience with hardware malware analysis and forensics, including identifying firmware implants, hardware backdoors, embedded malware, and exploitation techniques where traditional EDR visibility is unavailable. Conduct advanced hardware reverse engineering, forensic investigations, failure analysis, and vulnerability assessments of compromised embedded devices and proprietary hardware. Perform firmware extraction, low-level software analysis, and forensic examination of network-edge and industrial control devices. Collaborate with electrical engineers and technical research teams on chip-off forensics, hardware imaging, and invasive analysis techniques. Train and mentor cybersecurity analysts on hardware reverse engineering methodologies, forensic tools, and investigative best practices. Security Clearance Must have an active Secret clearance and the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.