Firmware-Savvy CNO Developer

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland, United States

Department: Div2MPO

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

Overview

We are seeking a Firmware/Hardware Engineer to support the development, analysis, and enhancement of embedded systems and low-level software across a variety of platforms. This role sits at the intersection of hardware and software, focusing on firmware development, reverse engineering, and system-level problem solving.

This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy working close to the hardware, breaking down complex systems, and uncovering how things operate at a fundamental level.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and debug firmware for embedded systems across diverse hardware architectures
• Perform reverse engineering of binaries, firmware, and hardware-integrated software components
• Analyze system behavior at the hardware/firmware interface to identify vulnerabilities or performance improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement low-level solutions
• Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of firmware in real-world environments
• Document findings, methodologies, and technical implementations

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C programming, particularly in embedded or low-level environments
• Experience performing reverse engineering across multiple architectures (e.g., ARM, x86, MIPS)
• Solid understanding of computer architecture, memory management, and hardware/software interaction
• Experience working in Linux or Unix-based environments
• Ability to debug and analyze systems at a low level

Desired Skills

• Experience with vulnerability research or identifying security weaknesses in firmware or embedded systems
• Hands-on experience analyzing or developing firmware
• Familiarity with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or similar
• Experience with embedded debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, UART, logic analyzers)
• Understanding of common firmware formats, bootloaders, and device communication protocols
• Exposure to secure coding practices and exploit mitigation techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with embedded devices, IoT systems, or custom hardware platforms
• Familiarity with assembly languages and low-level debugging
• Background in cybersecurity, embedded security, or hardware security
• Experience integrating firmware with hardware components in production or lab environments

Benefits

• 401K: up to 3% discretionary profit sharing contribution + 100% match on the 1st 7% of pay

• PTO: 20 days per year
• Healthcare, dental, vision, Free for a single participant
• $50,000 Life insurance provided, additional voluntary life insurance available

InterImage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. InterImage provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.