Electrical Engineer (Hardware Forensics)

TL;DR

Electrical Engineer (Hardware Forensics): Leading the establishment and operation of a Chip-Off Forensics Lab to perform low-level device analysis and hardware forensics on compromised network-edge devices. Focus on chip extraction, PCB reverse engineering, and data recovery from embedded systems where standard forensic methods fail.

Location: Onsite at a U.S. Government facility

Company

hirify.global is a small business specializing in Information Technology and Cybersecurity services for Federal, State, and Local agencies.

What you will do

• Lead the technical design and setup of the Chip-Off Forensics Lab infrastructure at a government facility.
• Provide expert guidance on chip extraction, PCB analysis, and hardware-level forensics.
• Conduct forensic analysis and reverse engineering of compromised network-edge devices and embedded systems.
• Extract and analyze data from flash memory, EEPROM, and other storage components.
• Develop and document chip-off forensics workflows and standard operating procedures.
• Train analysts on chip-off forensics techniques and conduct laboratory demonstrations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or hardware design.
• Expert knowledge of PCB design, circuit analysis, and digital electronics.
• Strong proficiency with electronic test equipment and professional soldering/desoldering for data extraction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, PMP, or DoD 8140.01 IAT Level III certification.
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity or forensics programs.
• Knowledge of firmware analysis, JTAG, SPI, I2C, and IoT/OT architectures.
• Background in digital forensics or incident response.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (95% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision).
• 100% employer-paid life, STD, and LTD disability insurance.
• 401k with company match and profit sharing.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent and health care.
• 11 standard holidays and 3 weeks of annual leave.