{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"d368d6ce4bd81c13d2a30d64","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d368d6ce4bd81c13d2a30d64","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d368d6ce4bd81c13d2a30d64","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"Nightwing is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support this critical customer mission. The Electrical Engineer will lead the establishment and operation of the 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. The role 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.\nResponsibilities Lead technical design and setup of Chip‑Off Forensics Lab infrastructure at government facility\nProvide expert guidance on chip extraction, PCB analysis, and hardware‑level forensics\nDevelop and document chip‑off forensics workflows and standard operating procedures\nConduct forensic analysis of compromised network‑edge devices and embedded systems\nPerform circuit board reverse engineering and component identification\nExtract and analyze data from flash memory, EEPROM, and other storage components\nDesign and implement safe chip removal and data recovery procedures\nSpecify and procure laboratory equipment and forensic tools\nCollaborate with Nightwing SMEs on hardware and skillset requirements\nTrain CSD analysts on chip‑off forensics techniques and procedures\nConduct lab demonstrations showcasing chip‑off capabilities\nAnalyze proprietary hardware systems targeted by threat actors\nSupport forensic investigations where EDR solutions are absent or insufficient\nDocument technical findings and forensic methodologies\nProvide reach‑back support and technical consultation to analysts\nRequired Skills U.S. Citizenship\nMust have an active TS/SCI clearance\nMust be able to obtain DHS Suitability\n10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or hardware design\nExpert knowledge of PCB design, circuit analysis, and digital electronics\nStrong experience with chip extraction and hardware forensics techniques\nProficiency with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters)\nUnderstanding of embedded systems architecture and memory technologies\nExperience with microcontrollers, SoCs, and embedded processor platforms\nKnowledge of data recovery from damaged or protected storage devices\nStrong soldering and desoldering skills to access memory chips and other critical hardware for data extraction\nExperience with reverse engineering proprietary hardware systems\nExcellent documentation and technical writing abilities\nDesired Skills Experience supporting federal cybersecurity or forensics programs\nBackground in digital forensics or incident response\nKnowledge of firmware analysis and reverse engineering\nExperience with network‑edge device security and vulnerabilities\nFamiliarity with JTAG, SPI, I2C, and other hardware debugging interfaces\nUnderstanding of IoT and OT device architectures\nExperience training technical personnel on forensics methodologies\nKnowledge of malware embedded in hardware or firmware\nFamiliarity with EDR limitations in embedded device environments\nRequired Education Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline\nMaster’s degree or PhD preferred\nDesired Certifications Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent advanced certification preferred\nPMP\nDoD 8140.01 IAT Level III\nNightwing is an Equal Opportunity/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.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Nightwing Intelligence Solutions","rawCompany":"nightwing intelligence solutions","city":"Sterling","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-17T03:31:47.758Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-3023.00","title":"Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"electrical-and-electronic-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Electrical Engineer","description":"Nightwing is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support this critical customer mission. The Electrical Engineer will lead the establishment and operation of the 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. The role 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.\nResponsibilities Lead technical design and setup of Chip‑Off Forensics Lab infrastructure at government facility\nProvide expert guidance on chip extraction, PCB analysis, and hardware‑level forensics\nDevelop and document chip‑off forensics workflows and standard operating procedures\nConduct forensic analysis of compromised network‑edge devices and embedded systems\nPerform circuit board reverse engineering and component identification\nExtract and analyze data from flash memory, EEPROM, and other storage components\nDesign and implement safe chip removal and data recovery procedures\nSpecify and procure laboratory equipment and forensic tools\nCollaborate with Nightwing SMEs on hardware and skillset requirements\nTrain CSD analysts on chip‑off forensics techniques and procedures\nConduct lab demonstrations showcasing chip‑off capabilities\nAnalyze proprietary hardware systems targeted by threat actors\nSupport forensic investigations where EDR solutions are absent or insufficient\nDocument technical findings and forensic methodologies\nProvide reach‑back support and technical consultation to analysts\nRequired Skills U.S. Citizenship\nMust have an active TS/SCI clearance\nMust be able to obtain DHS Suitability\n10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or hardware design\nExpert knowledge of PCB design, circuit analysis, and digital electronics\nStrong experience with chip extraction and hardware forensics techniques\nProficiency with electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters)\nUnderstanding of embedded systems architecture and memory technologies\nExperience with microcontrollers, SoCs, and embedded processor platforms\nKnowledge of data recovery from damaged or protected storage devices\nStrong soldering and desoldering skills to access memory chips and other critical hardware for data extraction\nExperience with reverse engineering proprietary hardware systems\nExcellent documentation and technical writing abilities\nDesired Skills Experience supporting federal cybersecurity or forensics programs\nBackground in digital forensics or incident response\nKnowledge of firmware analysis and reverse engineering\nExperience with network‑edge device security and vulnerabilities\nFamiliarity with JTAG, SPI, I2C, and other hardware debugging interfaces\nUnderstanding of IoT and OT device architectures\nExperience training technical personnel on forensics methodologies\nKnowledge of malware embedded in hardware or firmware\nFamiliarity with EDR limitations in embedded device environments\nRequired Education Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related discipline\nMaster’s degree or PhD preferred\nDesired Certifications Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent advanced certification preferred\nPMP\nDoD 8140.01 IAT Level III\nNightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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