Baird Consulting Group

Job Title:
Electrical Reverse Engineer
Reports to:
Classification:
Project Manager
Non-Exempt
Last Update:
September 2026
Job Overview
Valence Vector Labs LLC is an engineering and consulting company that specializes in hardware penetration and vulnerability analysis. We relentlessly attack security-hardened, hardware targets to extract data from vehicles, unmanned aerial systems, computers, mobile phones, and other data storage systems.
We are seeking a skilled Electrical Reverse Engineer to join our team and provide support to a United States Government customer. The work location can be in Jefferson, MD or Aberdeen, MD. As an Electrical Reverse Engineer, responsibilities include reverse engineering electronics, developing manufacturing processes, and replicating complex devices. You will play a crucial role in supporting priority technical exploitation requirements and hardware reverse engineering.
Essential Functions
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<li>Reverse engineering of electronic circuit boards, schematics and components
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<li>Generate accurate technical ECAD documentation (schematics and layout maps) representing existing physical legacy hardware variants using non-destructive and destructive analytical inspection techniques.
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<li>Reverse engineer electronic assemblies
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<li>Identify electronic components visually or by operation characteristics and research their manufacturer specifications
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<li>Configure a physical test bench using existing legacy hardware, functional interface cabling, and comparable reference peripherals (such as motors, PCBs and IMUs) to validate end-to-end communication and technical documentation accuracy against operational baselines.
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<li>Complies with company policies, procedures, and regulations
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<li>Performs other related duties
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Behavioral and Technical Competencies
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<li>Ability to motivate, lead and function within a team
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<li>Ability to read electronic schematics
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<li>Ability to work and perform under optical microscopes
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<li>Strong ability in reverse engineering of electronic circuit boards, schematics, and components
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<li>Strong knowledge in computer hardware/software
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<li>Excellent with repair and rework of printed circuit boards
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<li>Ability to learn and operate highly sensitive equipment with little supervision
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<li>Excellent in time management with the ability to manage multiple projects
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<li>Self-motivated and proactive
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<li>Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity
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<li>Ability to confidently work independently
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<li>Ability to be flexible and communicate effectively with team members
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<li>Ability to interact professionally and comfortably with individuals at all levels and fields
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<li>Ability to keep current in field and knowledge
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Physical Demands
This is a sedentary role which may sit or use a computer for long periods of time. Finger dexterity needed for keyboarding. Extended periods of time reading/viewing computer screens and electronic equipment.
Required Education and Experience
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<li>Active Secret with eligibility to obtain Top-Secret SCI Clearance
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<li>5+ years of relevant experience
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<li>AA or 2yr Tech School and 5 years’ experience or HS/GED with 15 years’ experience
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<li>Electrical Engineering degree preferred
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Electrical Engineer (Clearance Required)

Electrical Engineer (Clearance Required)

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