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Cyber Reverse Engineer
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD · Information TechnologyPosition Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Reverse Engineer to join a team working hands-on with state-of-the-art electronics and emerging technologies. The successful candidate will perform advanced analysis and evaluation of applications and firmware, develop new reverse engineering techniques, and contribute to securing and advancing mission systems. This role requires deep technical expertise in reverse engineering, programming, and cybersecurity concepts, paired with strong communication skills to convey findings to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and development opportunities.
We are seeking a highly skilled Cyber Reverse Engineer to join a team working hands-on with state-of-the-art electronics and emerging technologies. The successful candidate will perform advanced analysis and evaluation of applications and firmware, develop new reverse engineering techniques, and contribute to securing and advancing mission systems. This role requires deep technical expertise in reverse engineering, programming, and cybersecurity concepts, paired with strong communication skills to convey findings to stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced reverse engineering of applications, firmware, and embedded systems.
- Conduct static and dynamic analysis, machine code emulation, and firmware reviews.
- Leverage industry-standard tools such as IDA Pro and Ghidra for binary analysis and debugging.
- Analyze networking and communication protocols (TCP/IP, I2C, SPI, UART).
- Support research and development of new reverse engineering techniques for emerging technologies.
- Apply expertise in Linux, ARM, and Android internal processing and kernel operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate findings into mission solutions.
- Communicate technical results and implications clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
- 5–7 years of directly related experience in reverse engineering or cybersecurity.
- Strong understanding of:
- Networking and cybersecurity principles.
- Linux operating systems.
- Cryptography (public/private key pairs, symmetric/asymmetric ciphers).
- Programming (C++/Python) and debugging.
- Proficiency in reverse engineering using IDA Pro or Ghidra.
- Demonstrated experience in static/dynamic analysis, machine code emulation, and firmware review.
- Familiarity with networking and communication protocols, Linux internals, ARM architecture, and Android OS/kernel-level analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with Android OS and mobile device debugging techniques.
- Experience analyzing APK files.
- Background in threat hunting or penetration testing.
- Knowledge of electrical hardware and circuit board analysis.
- Experience with benchtop tools (oscilloscopes, signal/power analyzers, multimeters).
- Micro-soldering experience.
- Familiarity with unmanned systems (UAS, UGV, USV).
- Experience with programmatic use of APIs.
- Technical-level experience with container technologies.
We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and learning and development opportunities.