Reverse Engineer (Senior-Level) in at Nortex Cyber Solutions

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SECRET

LOCATION: REMOTE WORK (TRAVEL REQUIRED)

Job Summary:

Nortex Cyber Solutions is seeking a Senior Reverse Engineer to lead complex hardware, firmware, and embedded systems analysis in support of mission-critical technical challenges. This role combines low-level software development with hands-on device analysis, from hardware interfaces and firmware through operating systems and application code.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Analyze embedded devices, firmware, and hardware-software interactions to understand system behavior and identify technical solutions.

· Develop, test, integrate, and troubleshoot low-level software and embedded applications using C/C++.

· Use reverse engineering and debugging tools, including Ghidra, IDA Pro, GDB, Binwalk, and Linux utilities.

· Interface with embedded hardware using JTAG, UART, SPI, and I2C; use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters for analysis.

· Extract and examine firmware, inspect PCBs and components, and document findings and technical recommendations.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile development environment to address complex mission challenges.

· Lead advanced hardware reverse engineering activities, including board-level analysis, chip-off extraction, side-channel analysis, and fault-injection methodologies.

· Analyze proprietary communication protocols and security mechanisms, including secure boot, trusted execution environments, and anti-tamper protections.

· Develop test beds and harnesses for fuzzing, emulation, and dynamic analysis.

· Translate customer requirements into technical approaches; mentor engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts.

Skills

Required

· Experience extracting and analyzing firmware, troubleshooting hardware-software interactions, and using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.

· Experience with PCB analysis, component identification, and hardware teardown; familiarity with secure software development practices.

· Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating across technical teams.

· 7+ years of experience extracting and analyzing firmware from embedded devices.

· Experience with advanced hardware reverse engineering (component identification, board-level analysis, chip-off extraction, side-channel analysis, and fault injection).

· Experience reversing device communication protocols, data formats, and proprietary command structures.

· Experience with secure boot, trusted execution environments, and anti-tamper protections.

· Experience developing test beds and harnesses for fuzzing, emulation, and dynamic analysis.

· Experience leading and mentoring cross-functional technical teams and translating client requirements into technical solutions.

· Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred

· Experience developing and maintaining automated testing frameworks for embedded systems.

· Experience identifying, exploiting, or mitigating vulnerabilities in embedded devices, firmware, or hardware platforms.

· Familiarity with RF-enabled devices and software-defined radios (SDRs).

· Familiarity with FPGA-based systems and development or reverse engineering of FPGA-enabled solutions.

· Experience using X-ray imaging to analyze multilayer PCBs.

· Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

· Active TS/SCI clearance

Education & Experience

Required

· 7+ years of experience in each of the following areas: software development and testing; C/C++ programming; embedded systems and RTOS; reverse engineering tools; command-line debugging tools; embedded software integration; and hardware interfaces (JTAG, UART, SPI, I2C).

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, 9+ years of relevant embedded systems experience in lieu of a degree.

· U.S. citizenship required due to government security clearance requirements.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods while working at a computer.

· Frequent use of computers, keyboards, and other standard office equipment.

· Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders in person and through electronic communication.

· Ability to occasionally move or transport office equipment and materials weighing up to 15 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

· Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

· Willingness and ability to travel as required, including travel to Maryland and potentially other locations to support testing events and mission requirements.

Benefits & Perks

As an Employee First company, we offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package:

· 100% Company-paid medical insurance for employees

· 100% Company-paid dental and vision insurance

· Competitive salary

· Generous 401k employer contribution to your 401k with no required personal contribution with immediate vesting

· Generous PTO and parental leave

· Flexible work hours

This role requires use of technical data subject to U.S. Government contract restrictions; therefore, this posting is only for U.S. Citizens.

Nortex Cyber Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.