Senior Hardware Reverse Engineer

About the role

Join the Trusted Electronics & Effects team with Two Six Technologies, a team of innovative engineers and reverse engineers in Linthicum, Maryland. You'll dive into groundbreaking research on advanced embedded systems and architectures, working with technologies like processor modules, digital boards, and high-speed signals.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer and analyze complex embedded systems designs to identify functional behaviors and facilitate deeper vulnerability analysis.
• Identify and exploit key system components, including communication channels and firmware memory.
• Conduct vulnerability research on hardened systems and architectures.
• Draft technical reports related to the function, characteristics, and any potential vulnerabilities of the assessed hardware and firmware.
• Rapidly prototype innovative technologies to analyze and exploit target systems.
• Reconstruct schematics from physical boards and develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments to test and emulate device behavior.
• Conduct protocol and signals analysis utilizing oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Contribute to a diverse range of research and development projects focused on embedded system security.
• Isolate areas of interest in complex systems with precision and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Extensive hands-on experience with the following:
• Developing on embedded systems such as high speed data devices, or system-on-modules.
• Analyzing and reverse engineering binaries (x86/ARM/AVR).
• Debugging embedded systems using tools such as JTAG, UART, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Developing and integrating bootloaders for embedded systems.
• Creating wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Programming in C, C++, and Python.
• Development targeting AMD/Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi FPGA devices.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific field preferred.
• Experience as part of small R&D teams composed of researchers, engineers, and scientists.
• Custom PCB development experience with tools such as Altium.
• Knowledge of RF protocols and systems.
• Experience with Layer 1 and Layer 2 wired and wireless protocols, such as USB, SPI/I2C/1-Wire, Ethernet, PCI-Express, 802.11, and Bluetooth/ZigBee.
• Hacking experience on IoT products.
• Demonstrated experience managing and leading technical employees and engineering teams.
• Active U.S. security clearance at the Top Secret level, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience developing on embedded systems such as high speed data devices, or system-on-modules.
• Experience analyzing and reverse engineering binaries (x86/ARM/AVR).
• Debugging embedded systems using tools such as JTAG, UART, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Developing and integrating bootloaders for embedded systems.
• Creating wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Programming in C, C++, and Python.
• Development targeting AMD/Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi FPGA devices.

Skills

• Reverse engineering and analysis of complex embedded systems.
• Research and development in embedded system security.
• Prototyping and testing of innovative technologies.
• Protocol and signal analysis using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Writing technical reports on hardware and firmware.
• Managing and leading technical teams.

Benefits

Two Six Technologies offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. The company also provides a competitive salary range, with a projected annual salary of $158,147 - $237,221 USD.

Pay

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, geographic location, and contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Schedule

Details on the work schedule will be provided upon hire.