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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Hardware Reverse Engineer - **Company:** Two Six Technologies - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $158,147.0 - $237,221.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Altium Designer, Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), PCI Express, Reverse Engineering, Systems Integration, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Information Technology, Zigbee, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9021659/senior-hardware-reverse-engineer ## About the Role Our growing roster of government customers depends on us to deliver cutting-edge security solutions. We're looking for a skilled Hardware Reverse Engineer to help drive our mission forward. If you're passionate about solving complex challenges and making a tangible impact on national security, we want you on our team., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent practical experience in security research, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or exploit development may substitute for a degree. * 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) * 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 if you 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. * 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. ## Description * 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. ## Related Videos - [Agent Smith Gets Hardware: Autonomous IoT Hacking From Debug Port to Cloud API](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100258-agent-smith-gets-hardware-autonomous-iot-hacking-from-debug-port-to-cloud-api) - [The Gashlycrumb Tinies of AI Networking You Must Know (or Languish!)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2067-the-gashlycrumb-tinies-of-ai-networking-you-must-know-or-languish) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)