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# Embedded Microelectronics Security Engineer, Senior

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $198,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** ARM Architecture, Assembly Language, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Emulators, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Security Module, Python (Programming Language), Raspberry Pi, Reverse Engineering, Signal Processing, Software Engineering, EndPointSecurity, PIC Microcontroller, IDA Pro
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fa5de08be46698a5

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * 3+ years of experience with reverse engineering of embedded systems and electronics, including firmware, using tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or embedded software debuggers or emulators

 * 3+ years of experience with software development in C, C++, or Python
 * Experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators
 * Experience with microcontrollers such as Raspberry Pi, STM32, or ESP32
 * Knowledge of ARM architecture and assembly language
 * Top Secret clearance
 * Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in engineering, Master's degree and 1+ years of experience in engineering, or 10+ years of experience in engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

 * Experience with cryptography and signal processing
 * Experience with FPGAs
 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

## Description

We are seeking a hands-on engineer who enjoys understanding how embedded devices work at a low level. In this role, you'll investigate hardware security implementations, analyze embedded systems, and develop techniques to recover data and evaluate device security in support of investigative capabilities for law enforcement.


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