Product Security Engineer (Hardware-Focused)

Product Security Engineer (Hardware-Focused)

District Partners is supporting a confidential search for a Product Security Engineer with deep hardware expertise—specifically in printed circuit boards (PCBs), side-channel attack mitigation, and reverse engineering defense. This is a rare opportunity to join a team solving real-world problems at the physical level, where adversaries aren’t just in code—they’re probing your circuitry.

The ideal candidate brings experience in electrical or systems engineering and has worked across product security, platform hardening, or hardware attack mitigation. You’ll be tackling security challenges in high-performance tech like AI systems, micro-electronics, mission platforms, autonomous vehicles, and advanced sensors.

This role is ideal for someone who can blend a hacker’s mindset with an engineer’s rigor—uncovering vulnerabilities, simulating real-world attack vectors, and building defensible systems from the ground up.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead the design and integration of hardware security features across high-stakes national security platforms

Partner with electrical, systems, and software teams to proactively build in secure-by-design practices

Simulate and execute physical-layer attacks to uncover weaknesses across platforms

Collaborate with operations and manufacturing to implement secure workflows and tamper-resistant processes

Review architecture and design across multiple programs to identify and address potential security risks

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Hands-on experience with PCB design and fabrication (e.g., Altium or similar toolsets)

Familiarity with side-channel attacks and anti-tamper techniques

Understanding of mechanical design software (e.g., SolidWorks) and thermal analysis tools (e.g., Ansys)

Experience working on secure hardware systems at scale

Exposure to supply chain security practices and vulnerability analysis

Must hold an active U.S. Secret clearance and be eligible to maintain it

PREFERRED BACKGROUND

Experience with FPGAs, CPLDs, or other programmable logic devices

Knowledge of secure hardware architectures in embedded, aerospace, or cyber-physical systems

Exposure to highly accelerated lifecycle testing (HALT) and ruggedized systems design

Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid/Onsite Flexibility)

️ Clearance: Active Secret required (TS preferred or upgradeable)

Total Compensation: $280K–$420K

Relocation assistance available

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