Job description

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future. Overview of Opportunity Two Six Technologies is seeking a Senior Hardware Reverse Engineer in Herndon, Virginia to pioneer security research across advanced embedded systems and high-speed architectures. In this hands-on role, you will deconstruct cutting-edge hardware, extract low-level firmware, and uncover critical vulnerabilities alongside top-tier security researchers. Your work will directly empower our national security partners by solving some of the defense sector's most complex technical challenges. If you are driven to tear down complex electronics and push the boundaries of hardware security, join our team and make an immediate mission impact today. Key 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. What you will have(Basic Qualifications): Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific field OR 5+ years of experience in the embedded security industry. Extensive hands-on experience with the following: Experience developing on embedded systems such as high-speed data devices or system-on-modules. Experience analyzing and reverse engineering binaries (x86/ARM/AVR) Extracting embedded systems firmware from memory. 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. Nice to have (Preferred): Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific field. Experience as part of small R&D teams composed of researchers, engineers, and scientists. Experience with Lauterbach hardware debuggers and Trace32 software. 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. Security Clearance: Active U.S. security clearance at the Top Secret level, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance. #LI-JK1 #LI-ONSITE Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development. 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, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. Salary Range $130,778 — $196,167 USD Looking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company’s current openings! Ready to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey ! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies . We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone. Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information review the Two Six Technologies Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy and the EEO Poster . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com . 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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.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific field OR 5+ years of experience in the embedded security industry.
Extensive hands-on experience with the following:
Experience developing on embedded systems such as high-speed data devices or system-on-modules.
Experience analyzing and reverse engineering binaries (x86/ARM/AVR)
Extracting embedded systems firmware from memory.
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.
Experience as part of small R&D teams composed of researchers, engineers, and scientists.
Experience with Lauterbach hardware debuggers and Trace32 software.
Custom PCB development experience with tools such as Altium.
Knowledge of RF protocols and systems.

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