Hiring: Hardware Analysis & Design Engineer - Entry to Mid Level (Maryland) Company: National Security Agency Location: Fort Meade, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 10:03:22 Target Skills & Keywords : Make, TestNG About the job Required Skills: •With the ever-accelerating technological advances and growing system complexity, NSA needs Hardware Analysis & Design Engineers to design, develop, construct, analyze and evaluate electronic hardware and software processing components. These components are typically subsystems of communication, collection, processing or analysis systems. Hardware Analysis & Design Engineers utilize electrical, computer, mechanical, and materials engineering knowledge and skills to design, assemble, test, analyze and reverse engineer electronics hardware in support of the NSA mission. Hardware Analysis & Design Engineers are hired into positions supporting a broad range of specialized skills including Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communications/Telecommunications Engineering, and Applied Mathematics. The responsibilities of a Hardware Analysis & Design Engineer may include: - Designing, developing, constructing, testing, and evaluating electronic circuitry, computer-related equipment, and microelectronic components (including FPGAs, ASICs, PCBs, and Microcontrollers). - Designing, developing, testing, and evaluating programmable hardware devices, digital circuits, and embedded systems. - Programming, modifying, configuring, and analyzing system firmware and software that manages reprogrammable hardware and associated interfaces to provide services to applications. - Applying hardware and software engineering principles to design, develop, test, and evaluate/modify applications and systems. - Developing new or utilizing existing methods, tools, and hardware forensic methodologies to analyze, protect, or exploit specific hardware, software, or firmware. - Testing, evaluating, and reverse-engineering microelectronic components, technology, and equipment. - Developing and recommending mitigation strategies and techniques to enhance the security and resilience of hardware and software components. - Develop and implement hardware forensic methodologies and applications. When submitting your application, please ensure that you fully populate all sections of the resume tool with all relevant skills, experience, and education, as the resume entered into the tool will be the primary resume used to evaluate your application. Please do NOT populate the resume tool with "see resume." NOTE: An unofficial copy of your transcripts from all schools attended when applying for this position is highly encouraged. Attaching a copy of your transcripts to your IC Careers profile prior to application is especially critical to ensure the position minimum qualifications coursework has been met. •Job Summary •NSA is seeking professionals to design, develop, construct, evaluate, and analyze electronic hardware and software processing components to solve emerging challenges. By applying your science and engineering skills, you will make a significant contribution to protecting the nation. Qualifications: •The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Degree must be in Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics or a related field (for example, Chemistry, Physics, Architecture, Hydrology, Geology, Astronomy). For engineering degrees, if program is not ABET-EAC accredited, it must include specified coursework.* *Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) statics or dynamics, (b) str Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!