Hardware Reverse Engineer

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Job Description:

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 client computer network defense (CND) and computer network operations (CNO) missions into the future. You'll interface directly with CND and CNO experts to design and develop tools and systems. Our teams design and code software components, units, and modules to meet product specifications and development schedules for clients/customers. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Reverse engineering embedded systems and developing innovative exploits

• Collaborating with clients to build mission-aligned capabilities

• Exploring novel techniques for automating reverse engineering and exploit development

• Creating and developing novel security applications for embedded systems

• Quickly isolating areas of interest in large complex systems

• Rapidly prototyping new technologies to exploit target systems 

• Performing vulnerability research on hardened systems

Required Skills:

• Must have a Top Secret or higher security clearance

• BS degree in Computer Science/Information Sciences or related discipline; will consider experience in lieu of degree

• Minimum of 8 years of experience relevant to the duties outlined above

• Have knowledge of embedded hardware and software design, development, and testing

• Are skilled with tools including oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and logic analyzers

• Have experience soldering, prototyping, and bread boarding

• Are proficient with one or more low-level programming languages

• Understand Unix/Linux operating systems

• Love solving puzzles and have experience persevering through technical challenges

Desired Skills:

• Firmware development experience

• Hardware platform development experience

• RF Expertise

• Experience with Layer 1 and 2 wired and wireless protocols such as USB, SPI/I2C/1-Wire, Ethernet, PCI-Express, 802.11, Bluetooth/ZigBee, others.

• Willingness to lead and manage a team of engineers

• Experience with RVTM, FAT, Acceptance Testing, and other formal testing procedures and documentation

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret security clearance is required for this position.​This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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