Hardware Reverse Engineer (SME II)

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.

Role Type - Direct HireMust Have Skills: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. Responsibilities and Job Details: Support a mission-critical U.S. Government cybersecurity incident response program protecting federal civilian agencies and critical infrastructure. Conduct advanced hardware reverse engineering, forensic investigations, failure analysis, and vulnerability assessments of compromised embedded devices and proprietary hardware. Investigate malicious hardware modifications, firmware implants, embedded malware, and threat actor exploitation techniques. Perform firmware extraction, low-level software analysis, and forensic examination of network-edge and industrial control devices. Utilize and enhance KI2 system emulation capabilities to investigate suspicious hardware behavior and potential security vulnerabilities. Collaborate with electrical engineers and technical research teams on chip-off forensics, hardware imaging, and invasive analysis techniques. Research emerging hardware threats, supply chain compromises, and advanced exploitation techniques targeting embedded systems and critical infrastructure. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation for hardware forensic investigations. Train and mentor cybersecurity analysts on hardware reverse engineering methodologies, forensic tools, and investigative best practices. Provide subject matter expertise and hands-on technical support during active cybersecurity incident investigations. Communicate technical findings, vulnerability assessments, and actionable recommendations to stakeholders and incident response teams.