As a Cybersecurity Hardware Engineer, you will play a key role in assessing and strengthening the security of hardware systems, with a focus on compliance with Department of Defense requirements. Your work will center on identifying vulnerabilities in both hardware and software components, particularly within cross-domain solutions, using deep technical analysis and hands-on testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Work within a collaborative team to evaluate system designs against defined security criteria and uncover potential risks
- Review vendor documentation to understand system functionality and develop tailored test approaches
- Analyze hardware description languages such as VHDL and SystemVerilog to detect exploitable pathways
- Examine FPGA-based systems and cross-domain guards for compliance with strict security policies
- Perform vulnerability analysis and assist in modeling potential attack vectors
- Generate detailed technical reports based on test outcomes and present findings to stakeholders
- Conduct research into hardware filtering technologies to expand organizational knowledge and support future capabilities
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years in electrical or computer engineering roles
- Hands-on experience with VHDL or OpenCL for firmware development
- Familiarity with HDL verification using SystemVerilog, OVM, or UVM
- Proven ability to analyze and execute test procedures and technical documentation
- Working knowledge of Linux environments, particularly Red Hat
- Understanding of FPGA platforms from Xilinx, Intel, or Microsemi
- Active Secret clearance
- Associate's degree in a relevant technical field
- Ability to achieve DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CYSA, SSCP, GSEC) within six months of hire
Preferred Skills
- Experience with CUDA, OpenCL, Simulink HDL Coder, or Xilinx System Generator
- Background in ASIC design flows and FPGA architecture
- Knowledge of simulation tools such as MATLAB
- Understanding of digital signal processing and automata theory
- Familiarity with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other hardware testing equipment
- Experience designing complex mixed-signal digital boards supporting FPGAs
- TS/SCI clearance
Work Environment
This position operates in a hybrid model, requiring periodic on-site presence at a company or client facility. While much of the work can be conducted remotely, collaboration with team members and clients may involve in-person engagements.
Benefits & Culture
The organization emphasizes employee well-being, offering comprehensive health, financial, and retirement benefits, along with paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional growth programs. A recognition program rewards performance and alignment with core values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for benefits.
The culture prioritizes flexibility, teamwork, and work-life balance, supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration regardless of disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.
