Parsons

Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer - Secret

Parsons$103K — $181K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in embedded systems.
  • Familiar with embedded processor assembly languages like ARM and TI DSP assembly.
  • Proficiency in reverse engineering and binary analysis tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Binary Ninja.
  • Knowledge of serial data protocols including SPI, I2C, and UART.
  • Experience interpreting wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze embedded systems software, firmware, and hardware to determine functionality.
  • Engage directly with customers to understand mission requirements.
  • Reverse engineer embedded systems to solve technical problems.
  • Utilize analysis techniques to identify system behavior and functionality.
  • Draft technical reports on system characteristics and functionalities.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on technical tasks.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid time off and flexible work schedules.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Life insurance options.
  • Holidays to accommodate personal lifestyle.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer to join our team! In this role, you will provide customer support within an experienced technical team while analyzing embedded software, firmware, and electronic hardware. You will help characterize complex systems, solve challenging technical problems, and deliver solutions that support critical customer missions.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Analyzing embedded systems software, firmware, and hardware to characterize complex systems and determine their functionality.
  • Working directly with customers and technical team members to understand mission requirements and develop effective solutions.
  • Reverse engineering embedded systems and solving challenging technical problems through creative, methodical analysis.
  • Using hardware and software analysis techniques to identify system behavior, interfaces, and functionality.
  • Drafting clear, accurate technical reports describing system characteristics, including hardware, firmware, software, and communications functionality.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams and independently executing assigned technical tasks as required.


Required Clearance:
  • Must be a U.S citizen.
  • Candidate must have an activeSecret Clearance and be willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph


What Required Skills You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, and at least 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with or understanding of embedded processor assembly languages, such as ARM and TI DSP assembly.
  • Experience with reverse engineering and binary analysis tools, such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, radare2, and Binary Ninja.
  • Understanding of serial data protocols, including SPI, I2C, UART, and related embedded communications interfaces.
  • Experience analyzing or designing digital circuits.
  • Experience reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
  • Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and independently when required.
  • Motivated self-starter with the ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality results.
  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to customers and team members.


What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
  • Experience with or understanding of embedded operating systems and real-time operating systems.
  • Experience performing embedded systems analysis, including hardware, firmware, software, and interface characterization.
  • Working knowledge of high-level programming languages, such as C, C++, and Python.
  • Experience analyzing or designing analog circuits.
  • Experience using JTAG debuggers, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other electronic test equipment.
  • Virtualization and emulation experience using tools such as QEMU and Renode.
  • FPGA development experience.
  • Experience managing or leading technical teams and coordinating technical tasks across multiple contributors.


Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Salary Range: $103,500.00 - $181,100.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

About Parsons

Parsons Corporation is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, security, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
Learn more about Parsons
Size
15,500 employees
Market Cap
$4.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$98.5 million
Founded
1944
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$3.9 billion
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