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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!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret or higher security clearance
- BS in Computer Science/Information Sciences or related discipline (experience considered in lieu)
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of embedded hardware and software design, development, and testing
- Skilled with oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and logic analyzers
- Experience soldering, prototyping, and bread boarding
- Proficiency with one or more low-level programming languages
- Understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems
- Persistence and problem-solving experience for difficult technical challenges
- Firmware development experience
- Hardware platform development experience
- RF expertise
- Experience with Layer 1/2 wired and wireless protocols (USB, SPI/I2C/1-Wire, Ethernet, PCIe, 802.11, Bluetooth, ZigBee)
- Willingness to lead and manage a team of engineers
- Experience with RVTM, FAT, Acceptance Testing, and formal testing documentation
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
