Computer Engineer

CACI International • Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

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About The Position

The Opportunity: Embark on an exhilarating journey with us as you join a vibrant team dedicated to solving intricate, multi-disciplinary challenges across various fields. This is your chance to apply your expertise to groundbreaking problems in hardware security, embedded systems analysis, and reverse engineering. You'll not only enhance your skills but also play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions to complex security challenges through collaboration with cybersecurity professionals, electrical engineers, and other technical specialists.

More About the Role: Become part of an exceptional team of engineers from diverse backgrounds, all united by a passion for tackling real-world problems from a whole-system security perspective.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems design, development, or analysis.
• Proficiency with ARM and/or x86 architectures.
• Working knowledge of low-level communication protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc.)
• Experience with embedded Linux or RTOS environments.
• Familiarity with firmware analysis and debugging tools (JTAG, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Understanding of hardware-software interfaces and embedded system architectures.
• Ability to read schematics and understand circuit design fundamentals.
• Strong grasp of networking protocols and embedded communication systems.
• Experience with reverse engineering methodologies for hardware or software systems.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in hardware security, IoT security, or embedded systems security.
• PCB design or hardware prototyping experience.
• Firmware development experience in C/C++ for embedded systems
• Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages for automation and analysis.
• Experience with software-defined radio (SDR) platforms and RF analysis tools
• Familiarity with hardware security techniques (side-channel analysis, fault injection, etc.)
• Knowledge of UAS/UXS technologies and platforms.
• Understanding of wireless protocols (WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LoRa, etc.)
• Experience with version control systems and collaborative development workflows.
• Knowledge of secure boot, cryptographic implementations, or trusted execution environments.
• Familiarity with FPGA development or system-on-chip (SoC) architectures.
• Experience disassembling, analyzing, or modifying commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) embedded devices.
• Malware analysis or digital forensics background.
• Certifications such as CEH, GIAC, or hardware security related credentials.
• Active participation in CTF competitions, hardware hacking communities, or security research.

Responsibilities

• As a computer engineer, you'll work hands-on with cutting-edge embedded systems, radio modules, UxS platforms, and embedded computers.
• Your role will involve analyzing systems from hardware through firmware and software layers, identifying security vulnerabilities in design and implementation, and leveraging reverse engineering techniques to replicate and understand complex systems.
• You'll collaborate closely with penetration testers and other engineers, bringing your computer engineering expertise while cross-training in complementary disciplines to build comprehensive security assessment workflows.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level