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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.\nResponsibilities:\nTeardown, investigate, and document embedded hardware devices/software and analyze their inherent communication implementations\nAnalyze systems and hardware devices to determine behavior and potential access vectors for exploitation\nInvestigate RF communication capabilities of hardware systems\nParticipate in technical reviews of requirements, specifications, designs, codes, and other artifacts\nCreate documentation outlining results of exploitation efforts Qualifications: Required: • An active Top Secret/SCI\nBS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering (ABET/EAC Accredited)\n5+ years of experience performing digital signal processing development, reverse engineering, embedded software development, and/or FPGA engineering\n7+ years of experience developing or reverse-engineering FPGAs using HDL (VHDL and/or Verilog) and simulation tools (e.g., Modelsim, Questasim)\nExperience with embedded interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO\nExperience using in-circuit debuggers and programmers, JTAG/Serial-wire (SWD)\nExperience programming in Python, C, and/or C++\nDesired:\nWorking knowledge of RF communications technologies, network communications technologies, and hardware design including radio-frequency modules and/or software defined radios\nActive TS/SCI with polygraph clearance\nExperience working with board support packages (BSP), U-Boot, and device drivers\nBackground in digital signal processing (DSP) and communication theory\nKnowledge of processing signals\nSoftware development experience in Linux and/or bare metal\nThis 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:\nA culture of integrity.\nAt 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.\nAn environment of trust.\nCACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. 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