Systems Engineer IV

@ ARSIEM

Systems Engineer IV

Posted 1 month ago

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About the job

ARSIEM provides technical support to US government agencies, focusing on innovative cybersecurity and forensic solutions. The role leads chip-off forensics lab setup, requiring deep expertise in electrical engineering for forensic investigations of embedded systems in Arlington, VA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
10+ years in electrical engineering
Expert knowledge of PCB design
Experience with chip extraction
Proficiency with electronic test equipment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field
Strong project leadership skills
Deep hands-on technical expertise
Active TS/SCI clearance preferred
Excellent documentation abilities

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About ARSIEM Corporation

At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.

As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.

ARSIEM is looking for an Electrical Engineer to lead the establishment and operation of Client’s Chip-Off Forensics Lab, providing expert technical guidance on hardware forensics, chip extraction, and low-level device analysis. This senior position requires deep expertise in electrical engineering principles applied to forensic investigations of network-edge devices and embedded systems containing deeply embedded malware where standard forensic methods cannot obtain usable device images.

This position serves as the technical lead for lab establishment and will be the primary point of contact for laboratory infrastructure, equipment procurement, and technical capability development. The ideal candidate will have strong project leadership abilities combined with deep hands-on technical expertise.

This position will support one of our Government clients in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

Lead technical design and setup of Chip-Off Forensics Lab infrastructure at government facility
Provide expert guidance on chip extraction, PCB analysis, and hardware-level forensics
Develop and document chip-off forensics workflows and standard operating procedures
Conduct forensic analysis of compromised network-edge devices and embedded systems
Perform circuit board reverse engineering and component identification
Extract and analyze data from flash memory, EEPROM, and other storage components
Design and implement safe chip removal and data recovery procedures
Specify and procure laboratory equipment and forensic tools
Collaborate with Nightwing SMEs on hardware and skillset requirements
Train CSD analysts on chip-off forensics techniques and procedures
Conduct lab demonstrations showcasing chip-off capabilities
Analyze proprietary hardware systems targeted by threat actors
Support forensic investigations where EDR solutions are absent or insufficient
Document technical findings and forensic methodologies
Provide reach-back support and technical consultation to analysts

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline; Master’s degree or PhD preferred
10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or hardware design
Expert knowledge of PCB design, circuit analysis, and digital electronics
Strong experience with chip extraction and hardware forensics techniques
Proficiency with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters)
Understanding of embedded systems architecture and memory technologies
Experience with microcontrollers, SoCs, and embedded processor platforms
Knowledge of data recovery from damaged or protected storage devices
Strong soldering and de-soldering components to access memory chips and other critical hardware for data extraction
Experience with reverse engineering proprietary hardware systems
Excellent documentation and technical writing abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting federal cybersecurity or forensics program
Background in digital forensics or incident response
Knowledge of firmware analysis and reverse engineering
Experience with network-edge device security and vulnerabilities
Familiarity with JTAG, SPI, I2C, and other hardware debugging interfaces
Understanding of IoT and OT device architectures
Experience training technical personnel on forensics methodologies
Knowledge of malware embedded in hardware or firmware
Familiarity with EDR limitations in embedded device environments
Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent advanced certification preferred
PMP
DoD 8140.01 IAT Level III

Clearance Requirement: This position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.

Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $3,500, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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