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Booz Allen Hamilton · 2 weeks ago

Hardware Vulnerability Researcher

positionQuantico, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$62K/yr - $141K/yr
date1+ years exp

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Hardware Vulnerability Researcher to support clients by evaluating hardware security implementations in embedded electronics. The role involves designing and developing techniques for testing memory and security subsystems while contributing to critical missions through reverse engineering embedded systems.

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Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Evaluate hardware security implementation in embedded electronics
Design and develop techniques for testing memory subsystems, security subsystems, and debugging interfaces on electronic devices
Apply tools and techniques to reverse engineer embedded systems

Qualification

Embedded systemsC/C++/PythonFPGA developmentHardware securityAssembly programmingSystem-level busesReverse EngineeringFault InjectionSecure boot processesCryptographyFlash memory concepts

Required

1+ years of experience in software development with C, C++, or Python
1+ years of experience in embedded systems and Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) development
1+ years of experience monitoring and capturing system-level buses and interfaces such as i2C, USB, or JTAG
Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, hardware debuggers, and tools to monitor and analyze hardware
Experience with assembly-level microcontroller programming and configuration
Top Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or CS and 3+ years of experience in hardware engineering, OR Master's degree and 1+ years of experience in hardware engineering, OR 10+ years of experience in hardware engineering in lieu of a degree

Preferred

Experience working with Operating System code
Experience with Reverse Engineering using Ghidra or IDA Pro
Experience with Fault Injection and Failure Analysis
Experience developing side-channel attacks
Knowledge of secure boot processes
Knowledge of cryptography
Knowledge of Flash memory and RAM concepts

Benefits

Health
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Company

Booz Allen Hamilton

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Booz Allen Hamilton is a consulting firm that specializes in analytics, technology, and engineering.
dateFounded in 1914
location
Mclean, Virginia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.boozallen.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.03B
2025-03-11Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-08-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2020-08-13Post Ipo Debt· $700M

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Matthew Calderone
Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
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Kristine Anderson
Chief Operating Officer
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