What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reverse Engineer position at HireClearedTalent?
Qualifications Required:
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• MA/MS and 5 years of experience or BA/BS in Computer Engineering, or a related field, and 7 years of experience.
• Significant understanding of reverse engineering tasks (static/dynamic analysis, machine code emulation, firmware review, and firmware modification), the ability to perform independent open-source research, and a comprehensive understanding of integrated circuit architectures.
• Knowledge of IDA Pro and the use of FLIRT signature libraries to analyze firmware.
• Knowledge of the instruction sets for microprocessors, digital signal processors, and microcontrollers.
• Significant understanding of Networking, Cybersecurity, Linux, Cryptography (public/private key pairs, symmetric, and asymmetric ciphers), and computer programming (C /Python) and debugging.
• Experience with networking and communication protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI, UART), Linux, ARM, and Android internal processing and kernels for both operating systems and applications.
• Understanding of RF communications with a focus on circuitry, benchtop experience with test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, et al.), and performing standard RF measurements (e.g., operating frequency, occupied bandwidth, average power, pulse width, etc.).
• Experience soldering and re-working electronic circuit boards and components (e.g., through-hole, surface mount, cable assemblies, and wire harnesses), and the ability to read and understand electronic schematics and interpret printed circuit boards (PCBs) based on those schematics.
• Ability to provide detailed technical analysis, develop accurate reports, and clearly brief findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience working with microcontrollers and embedded systems firmware such as Arduino and writing custom programs to configure and control COTS and programmable devices.
• Experience in reverse engineering electronic circuit boards and components.
• Experience reading and interpreting electronic schematics and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Solid background in practical electronics and/or RF theory.