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CACI

Cyber Hardware Reverse Engineer

Sterling, VA, US

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Seniority
Mid level
Stated salary
$94,400 – $198,200 per year
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
6 Nov 2026

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the posting

Job Title: Cyber Hardware Reverse Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

* * *

  • The Opportunity:
  • Come be part of a unique team solving wide-ranging national security cyber and hardware challenges. Use your skills in interesting projects involving hardware reverse engineering and digital signal processing. You be involved in investigating embedded software/hardware devices, understanding digital communication implementations, analyzing embedded binaries, and investigating RF data to identify system behavior. An ideal candidate can balance multiple projects in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary, R&D environment and can work effectively individually and on a team through their excellent communication skills and technical acumen.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Teardown, investigate, and document embedded hardware devices/software and analyze their inherent communication implementations

Analyze systems and hardware devices to determine behavior and potential access vectors for exploitation

Investigate RF communication capabilities of hardware systems

Participate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, codes, and other artifacts

Create documentation outlining results of exploitation efforts

Qualifications:

  • Required:
  • An active Top Secret/SCI

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering (ABET/EAC Accredited)

5+ years of experience performing digital signal processing development, reverse engineering, embedded software development, and/or FPGA engineering

7+ years of experience developing or reverse-engineering FPGAs using HDL (VHDL and/or Verilog) and simulation tools (e.g., Modelsim, Questasim)

Experience with embedded interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO

Experience using in-circuit debuggers and programmers, JTAG/Serial-wire (SWD)

Experience programming in Python, C, and/or C++

Desired:

Working knowledge of RF communications technologies, network communications technologies, and hardware design including radio-frequency modules and/or software defined radios

Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance

Experience working with board support packages (BSP), U-Boot, and device drivers

Background in digital signal processing (DSP) and communication theory

Knowledge of processing signals

Software development experience in Linux and/or bare metal

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range :

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$94,400 - $198,200

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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