The posting
Job Title: Electronics Exploitation (EE) Deployer (Journeyman)
Job Category: Engineering
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI
Employee Type: Regular-Rotational Traveler
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 50%
Type of Travel: Continental US & OCONUS
The Opportunity:
- BTS is seeking an Electronics Exploitation (EE) Deployer (Journeyman).
- Embark on thrilling overseas deployments, tackling exciting challenges in critical intelligence communities.
- Dive deep into electronic analysis of target devices, unraveling their mysteries from basic signaling to advanced modifications.
- Craft compelling reports and briefings, showcasing your expertise in characterization, vulnerabilities, and exploitation recommendations.
- Team up with brilliant engineers and subject matter experts to solve complex problems and respond to RFIs.
- Stay at the forefront of technology by researching emerging techniques and conducting laboratory-based analyses.
- Capture, characterize and identify electrical/electronic RF receiver and transmitter modules, operating frequencies and power.
- Identify electronic components visually, conduct research, provide information, develop accurate schematics of electronics 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 state-of-the-art forensic tools, such as XRY, Cellebrite and Graykey.
- Create engaging technical reports on captured data.
- Maintain meticulous chain of custody and expertly handle evidence to ensure forensic integrity.
Responsibilities:
- As an EE Deployer, you'll be the go-to expert in a forward, level two exploitation lab, supporting DOW conventional, SOF, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) warfighters and many other government organizations. You'll handle the exploitation of recovered electronic devices.
- This role demands independence and the ability to thrive in isolated work environments. You'll coordinate with CONUS-based engineering staff, generate forensics reports, and respond to analytical requirements.
- Be prepared to maintain assigned equipment, provide mission support, conduct training, and field your capabilities in electrical forensics applications, tools, and systems.
- When not deployed, you'll dive into cutting-edge training exercises supporting US and Partner forces.
- You'll also have the exciting opportunity to collaborate with our top-tier technical forensic engineers, contributing your expertise to advanced level four exploitation projects. This hands-on experience at home will sharpen your skills and prepare you for the challenges that await you in the field!
Qualifications:
Required:
- Active Top-Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or related field with 5 years of experience or associate degree?and 7 years of experience or High School diploma and 10 years of experience.
- Physical ability and commitment to global deployment for 6-month rotations.
- 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.
Desired:
- ABET accredited BSE in Electrical Engineering
- Familiarity with IED and/or UXS techniques, tactics, and procedures (TTP)
- Experience collaborating with military organizations, such as EOD and SOF units
- Basic programming experience in C/C++ or Python for hardware interfacing
- Active engagement in personal electronics projects demonstrating hands-on curiosity and technical initiative, such as: Building and programming drones or UAVs Designing home automation systems (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, etc.) Robotics projects and electromechanical systems Custom circuit design and PCB development 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



