TS/SCI Electrical Systems Engineer

Job DescriptionInsight Global is currently seeking an Electrical Systems Engineer IV to join a client in the federal cybersecurity and government services industry. This individual will serve as the technical lead responsible for designing, establishing, and operating a Chip-Off Forensics Lab at a government facility supporting incident response efforts. The engineer will lead hardware-level forensic investigations involving network-edge devices and embedded systems where traditional forensic methods are ineffective. Daily responsibilities include performing chip extraction, PCB analysis, memory data recovery, and reverse engineering of proprietary hardware targeted by threat actors. The role also involves developing standard operating procedures, specifying and procuring lab equipment, and documenting forensic methodologies and findings. Additionally, this engineer will collaborate with SMEs, train analysts on chip-off techniques, and provide ongoing technical consultation and reach‑back support.We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: and RequirementsActive TS/SCI clearanceAbility to obtain DHS SuitabilityBachelor's Degree AND 10+ years of experience in electrical engineering or hardware designExpert knowledge of PCB design, circuit analysis, and digital electronicsStrong experience with chip extraction and hardware forensics techniquesProficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimetersExperience with embedded systems, microcontrollers, SoCs, and memory technologiesStrong soldering and desoldering skills for memory and component accessExperience recovering data from damaged or protected storage devicesExcellent technical documentation and writing skillsExperience supporting federal cybersecurity or forensics programsBackground in digital forensics or incident responseFirmware analysis and reverse engineering experienceFamiliarity with JTAG, SPI, I2C, and other hardware debug interfacesKnowledge of network-edge device security and vulnerabilitiesExperience with IoT or OT device architecturesExperience training technical personnelKnowledge of hardware- or firmware-embedded malwarePMP, PE license, or DoD 8140.01 IAT Level III#J-18808-Ljbffr

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