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# Computer Engineer (Embedded HW)

- **Company:** CACI International Inc.
- **Location:** Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $90,300.0 - $189,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Bash Shell, Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, Hardware Security Module, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Real-Time Operating Systems, Reverse Engineering, Software Systems, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Wi-Fi Technology, Scripting, Serial Peripheral Interface, Information Technology, Zigbee, U-Boot, Software Defined Radio, IoT Security, Software Version Control
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g3ylyj

## About the Role

+ **Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.**

 + **Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2-4 years of relevant experience.**

 + **Hands-on experience with embedded systems design, development, or analysis.**

 + **Proficiency with ARM and/or x86 architectures.**

 + **Working knowledge of low-level communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc.)**

 + **Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments.**

 + **Familiarity with firmware analysis and debugging tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.)**

 + **Understanding of hardware-software interfaces and embedded system architectures.**

 + **Ability to read schematics and understand circuit design fundamentals.**

 + **Strong grasp of networking protocols and embedded communication systems.**

 + **Experience with reverse engineering methodologies for hardware or software systems.**

_Desired:_

 + **Professional experience in hardware security, IoT security, or embedded systems security.**

 + **PCB design or hardware prototyping experience.**

 + **Firmware development experience in C/C++ for embedded systems**

 + **Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages for automation and analysis.**

 + **Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) platforms and RF analysis tools**

 + **Familiarity with hardware security techniques (side-channel analysis, fault injection, etc.)**

 + **Knowledge of UAS/UXS technologies and platforms.**

 + **Understanding of wireless protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, etc.)**

 + **Experience with version control systems and collaborative development workflows.**

 + **Knowledge of secure boot, cryptographic implementations, or trusted execution environments.**

## Description

+ **As a computer engineer, you'll work hands-on with cutting-edge embedded systems, radio modules, UxS platforms, and embedded computers.**

 + **Your role will involve analyzing systems from hardware through firmware and software layers, identifying security vulnerabilities in design and implementation, and leveraging reverse engineering techniques to replicate and understand complex systems.**

 + **You'll collaborate closely with penetration testers and other engineers, bringing your computer engineering expertise while cross-training in complementary disciplines to build comprehensive security assessment workflows.**


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