ORAU · 2 days ago
Electronics Engineer
Forrest Park, GA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expORAU is seeking an Electronics Engineer to perform exploitation and reverse-engineering on IED electronic circuit boards. The role involves analyzing electronic devices, conducting RF measurements, and documenting findings for military and DoD leadership.
Universities
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Perform exploitation and reverse-engineering on IED electronic circuit boards and develop device characterization
Identify, capture, analyze and characterize electronic devices and components from IED circuit boards for arming, firing and source characteristics
Capture, characterize and identify IED electrical/electronic RF receiver and transmitter modules and circuit board characteristics, operating frequencies and power
Specify component nomenclatures and research to identify resources and specifications, reverse engineering the devices if required
Analyze, demodulate and decode signals in order to extract intelligence data using standardized demodulation and decoding tools and techniques for commonly encountered signals. Utilize laboratory measuring equipment, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and associated instrumentation to perform exploitation of the devices and materials
Perform Electronic Data Recovery (EDR) of logical and physical data on cell phones and other media storage devices using hardware/software tools including Cellebrite UFED, XRY, FTK and other forensic tools and analyze EDR files to recover data that may be of investigative or intelligence value. Document all exploitation results in all required outputs such as component lists, circuit layouts, mechanical drawings, or in tools like WEAT
Assist in the creation of technical/scientific reports documenting the results of exploitation and analysis. Responsible for reporting and briefing critical finds to both military and DoD civilian leadership
Support development of countermeasures for electronic devices/signals
Provide information to assist in profiling and signature analysis
Qualification
Required
High school diploma and 5 years of experience
Five (5) years of experience in a radio frequency (RF) test environment and characterizing electronic components for intelligence products and reporting
Five (5) years of experience performing benchtop RF measurements (e.g. occupied bandwidth, average power, pulse width, etc.) using signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes and other equipment
Experience with testing and characterizing electrical components of IEDs and/or Software Defined Radios (SDR)
Experience with standard operating procedures for the storage, testing and transport of samples and components found in captured materials
Demonstrated ability to produce technical reports on findings and develop device profiles
Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret security clearance required
Must be able to successfully pass all medical requirements for deployment
Benefits
Legally required benefits
Group Health insurance including: Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision
Retirement plan contribution matching
Disability insurance
Group life insurance
Travel Accident Insurance
Section 125 reimbursement accounts
Other voluntary employee paid benefit and insurance offerings
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks
Occupational Health and Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Company
ORAU
ORAU provides innovative scientific and technical solutions to advance research and education, protect public health and the environment and strengthen national security.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andy Page
President /CEO
Scott Miller
President and CEO, ORAU ConScientia
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