Parra Consulting Group (PCG) is hiring an Electronics Exploitation (EE) Deployer to serve as the go-to expert in a forward, level two exploitation lab supporting DOW conventional, SOF, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) warfighters and other government organizations. This position handles the exploitation of recovered electronic devices, from basic signaling to advanced modifications.
This is a full-time, rotational traveler position requiring an active TS/SCI clearance to start, global deployments in 6-month rotations, and up to 50% CONUS travel. When not deployed, the EE Deployer supports training exercises for US and Partner forces and works alongside senior technical forensic engineers on advanced level four exploitation projects.
This successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Perform electronic analysis of target devices, from basic signaling to advanced modifications.
- Capture, characterize, and identify electrical/electronic RF receiver and transmitter modules, operating frequencies, and power.
- Identify electronic components visually, conduct research, and develop accurate schematics of electronic systems using provided tools and techniques.
- Analyze, demodulate, and decode signals to extract intelligence data, and develop standardized demodulation and decoding tools and techniques for commonly encountered signals.
- Perform electronic data recovery on various devices using forensic tools such as XRY, Cellebrite, and GrayKey.
- Prepare technical reports and briefings covering device characterization, vulnerabilities, captured data, and exploitation recommendations.
- Maintain chain of custody and handle evidence to ensure forensic integrity.
- Work independently in isolated environments while coordinating with CONUS-based engineering staff and responding to analytical requirements and RFIs.
- Maintain assigned equipment, provide mission support, conduct training, and field capabilities in electrical forensics applications, tools, and systems.
- Research emerging techniques and conduct laboratory-based analyses.
- Support training exercises for US and Partner forces and contribute to advanced level four exploitation projects when not deployed.
Required Qualifications
- Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI (TS/SCI required to start).
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field with 5 years of experience; or an associate degree with 7 years of experience; or a high school diploma with 10 years of experience.
- Physical ability and commitment to global deployment for 6-month rotations.
Required Experience
- Expertise in electronic schematic design and interpretation.
- Proficiency in identifying electronic components and characterizing circuits.
- Demonstrated use of laboratory benchtop equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.).
- Solid understanding of RF communications and standard RF measurements.
Preferred Qualifications
- ABET-accredited BSE in Electrical Engineering.
- Familiarity with IED and/or UxS techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTPs).
- Experience collaborating with military organizations such as EOD and SOF units.
- Basic programming experience in C/C++ or Python for hardware interfacing.
- Personal electronics projects showing hands-on curiosity, such as building and programming drones/UAVs, home automation (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, etc.), robotics and electromechanical systems, custom circuit and PCB design, or IoT device development.
- Exposure to Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms.
- Knowledge of communication protocols and security concepts.
- MATLAB or LabVIEW programming and analysis experience.
- Experience with vector network analyzers and advanced RF test equipment.
- Understanding of embedded software/hardware systems.