Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution.  Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.  Nightwing is seeking a n Electrical Engineer  to support this critical customer mission.  The Electrical Engineer will lead the establishment and operation of Client’s Chip-Off Forensics Lab, providing expert technical guidance on hardware forensics, chip extraction, and low-level device analysis. This senior position requires deep expertise in electrical engineering principles applied to forensic investigations of network-edge devices and embedded systems containing deeply embedded malware where standard forensic methods cannot obtain usable device images.   This position serves as the technical lead for lab establishment and will be the primary point of contact for laboratory infrastructure, equipment procurement, and technical capability development. The ideal candidate will have strong project leadership abilities combined with deep hands-on technical expertise.  Responsibilities: - Lead technical design and setup of Chip-Off Forensics Lab infrastructure at government facility  - Provide expert guidance on chip extraction, PCB analysis, and hardware-level forensics  - Develop and document chip-off forensics workflows and standard operating procedures  - Conduct forensic analysis of compromised network-edge devices and embedded systems  - Perform circuit board reverse engineering and component identification  - Extract and analyze data from flash memory, EEPROM, and other storage components  - Design and implement safe chip removal and data recovery procedures  - Specify and procure laboratory equipment and forensic tools  - Collaborate with Nightwing SMEs on hardware and skillset requirements  - Train CSD analysts on chip-off forensics techniques and procedures  - Conduct lab demonstrations showcasing chip-off capabilities  - Analyze proprietary hardware systems targeted by threat actors  - Support forensic investigations where EDR solutions are absent or insufficient  - Document technical findings and forensic methodologies  - Provide reach- back support and technical consultation to analysts  Required Skills : - U.S. Citizenship - Must have an active TS/SCI clearance - Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability - 10 years of experience in electrical engineering or hardware design - Expert knowledge of PCB design, circuit analysis, and digital electronics   - Strong experience with chip extraction and hardware forensics techniques   - Proficiency with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters)   - Understanding of embedded systems architecture and memory technologies   - Experience with microcontrollers, SoCs, and embedded processor platforms   - Knowledge of data recovery from damaged or protected storage devices   - Strong soldering and desoldering components to access memory chips and other critical hardware for data extraction - Experience with reverse engineering proprietary hardware systems   - Excellent documentation and technical writing abilities   Desired Skills : - Experience supporting federal cybersecurity or forensics programs - Background in digital forensics or incident response - Knowledge of firmware analysis and reverse engineering - Experience with network- edge device security and vulnerabilities - Familiarity with JTAG, SPI, I2C, and other hardware debugging interfaces - Understanding of IoT and OT device architectures - Experience training technical personnel on forensics methodologies - Knowledge of malware embedded in hardware or firmware - Familiarity with EDR limitations in embedded device environments Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering or related discipline ; Master ’s degree or PhD preferred Desired Certifications: - Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent advanced certification preferred - PMP - DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II I Syndeo : ESS-3419 Salary & Benefits The salary associated with this position ($122,000-$253,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards. Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances. Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Requirements

Must-haves

Lead technical design and setup of Chip-Off Forensics Lab infrastructure at government facility
Provide expert guidance on chip extraction, PCB analysis, and hardware-level forensics
Develop and document chip-off forensics workflows and standard operating procedures
Conduct forensic analysis of compromised network-edge devices and embedded systems
Perform circuit board reverse engineering and component identification
Extract and analyze data from flash memory, EEPROM, and other storage components
Design and implement safe chip removal and data recovery procedures
Specify and procure laboratory equipment and forensic tools
Collaborate with Nightwing SMEs on hardware and skillset requirements
Train CSD analysts on chip-off forensics techniques and procedures
Conduct lab demonstrations showcasing chip-off capabilities
Analyze proprietary hardware systems targeted by threat actors
Support forensic investigations where EDR solutions are absent or insufficient

Nice-to-haves

Experience supporting federal cybersecurity or forensics programs
Background in digital forensics or incident response
Knowledge of firmware analysis and reverse engineering
Experience with network- edge device security and vulnerabilities
Familiarity with JTAG, SPI, I2C, and other hardware debugging interfaces
Understanding of IoT and OT device architectures
Experience training technical personnel on forensics methodologies
Knowledge of malware embedded in hardware or firmware
Familiarity with EDR limitations in embedded device environments
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Computer Engineering or related discipline ; Master ’s degree or PhD preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent advanced certification preferred

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