Cyber Hardware Reverse Engineer

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Sterling, VA, USA
In-Office
94K-198K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting • Defense
The Role
Reverse engineer embedded hardware and software, analyze digital communications and RF systems, identify system behavior and exploitation vectors, and document findings. The role involves FPGA and HDL development, embedded interfaces, binary analysis, technical reviews, and collaboration across interdisciplinary cybersecurity research projects supporting national security missions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Cyber Hardware Reverse Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:
Come be part of a unique team solving wide-ranging national security cyber and hardware challenges. Use your skills in interesting projects involving hardware reverse engineering and digital signal processing. You be involved in investigating embedded software/hardware devices, understanding digital communication implementations, analyzing embedded binaries, and investigating RF data to identify system behavior. An ideal candidate can balance multiple projects in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary, R&D environment and can work effectively individually and on a team through their excellent communication skills and technical acumen.


Responsibilities:
• Teardown, investigate, and document embedded hardware devices/software and analyze their inherent communication implementations

• Analyze systems and hardware devices to determine behavior and potential access vectors for exploitation

• Investigate RF communication capabilities of hardware systems

• Participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, codes, and other artifacts

• Create documentation outlining results of exploitation efforts
Qualifications:
Required: 
• An active Top Secret/SCI

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering (ABET/EAC Accredited)

• 5+ years of experience performing digital signal processing development, reverse engineering, embedded software development, and/or FPGA engineering

• 7+ years of experience developing or reverse-engineering FPGAs using HDL (VHDL and/or Verilog) and simulation tools (e.g., Modelsim, Questasim)

• Experience with embedded interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO

• Experience using in-circuit debuggers and programmers, JTAG/Serial-wire (SWD)

• Experience programming in Python, C, and/or C++


Desired:

• Working knowledge of RF communications technologies, network communications technologies, and hardware design including radio-frequency modules and/or software defined radios

• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance

• Experience working with board support packages (BSP), U-Boot, and device drivers

• Background in digital signal processing (DSP) and communication theory

• Knowledge of processing signals

• Software development experience in Linux and/or bare metal

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect:

 A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$94,400 - $198,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Skills Required

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program
  • At least 5 years of experience in digital signal processing development, reverse engineering, embedded software development, and/or FPGA engineering
  • At least 7 years of experience developing or reverse-engineering FPGAs using HDL, including VHDL and/or Verilog, and simulation tools such as ModelSim or QuestaSim
  • Experience with embedded interfaces including UART, SPI, I2C, and GPIO
  • Experience using in-circuit debuggers and programmers, including JTAG or Serial Wire Debug
  • Programming experience in Python, C, and/or C++
  • Working knowledge of RF communications, network communications, and hardware design involving RF modules and/or software-defined radios
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph
  • Experience with board support packages, U-Boot, and device drivers
  • Background in digital signal processing and communication theory
  • Knowledge of signal processing
  • Software development experience in Linux and/or bare-metal environments

CACI International Inc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CACI International Inc and has not been reviewed or approved by CACI International Inc.

  • Healthcare Strength — Pay is supported by a broad set of health-plan options across multiple national carriers, with telemedicine and tax-advantaged accounts included. Dental and vision choices are also described as multi-option, which strengthens overall coverage breadth.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off is available for many salaried-exempt roles, while hourly roles accrue PTO, creating multiple time-off pathways by employment class. Paid disability coverage, fixed holidays, and paid leave programs (including parental leave and other leave types) further round out time-off and leave coverage.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) match structure described as 50% up to 8% of pay (effective 4%) and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount. Tuition reimbursement and certification support also add to the overall rewards package that complements core retirement benefits.

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HQ: Reston, VA
17,673 Employees
Year Founded: 1962

What We Do

CACI’s approximately 23,000 talented employees are vigilant in providing the unique expertise and distinctive technology that address our customers’ greatest enterprise and mission challenges. Our culture of good character, innovation, and excellence drives our success and earns us recognition as a Fortune World's Most Admired Company. As a member of the Fortune 1000 Largest Companies, the Russell 1000 Index, and the S&P MidCap 400 Index, we consistently deliver strong shareholder value. Visit us at www.caci.com.

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