Subject Matter Expert — Hardware Reverse Engineering

Job overview

The Subject Matter Expert — Hardware Reverse Engineering role is onsite in Arlington, VA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports a government client and focuses on hardware forensics involving operational technology and industrial control systems. ARSIEM provides technical support and solutions to U.S. government agencies. The expert investigates compromised hardware and embedded systems, identifies malware and exploitation risks, and documents findings and defensive measures. The work supports forensic investigations and helps government customers understand and address threats to edge devices and critical infrastructure.

What you'll do

• Conduct hardware reverse engineering of OT and ICS devices
• analyze compromised network-edge devices and embedded systems
• perform failure and vulnerability analysis
• identify and extract embedded malware
• reverse engineer firmware and low-level software
• document exploitation methods and defensive countermeasures
• develop hardware-forensics procedures
• train analysts
• consult on device security
• support investigations and research
• document technical findings.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hardware reverse engineering

subject matter expert

arlington va

arsiem

operational technology

industrial control systems

firmware analysis

hardware forensics

malware analysis

ts/sci clearance

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 10+ years of hardware reverse engineering or embedded systems analysis and an active TS/SCI clearance; must be able to obtain DHS Entry on Duty suitability; expertise with firmware, embedded architectures, and reverse-engineering tools required.

About the employer

ARSIEM is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.