Senior Firmware Engineer, Embedded & Reverse Engineering
Overview
Own critical firmware analysis at scale for national security missions. You will combine C programming with reverse engineering across diverse architectures to dissect embedded systems and uncover vulnerabilities. Join a specialized team in Annapolis Junction with direct impact and continuous learning. This role blends hands-on low-level work with mission-driven software assurance.
What You'll Do5
- 1Build and analyze firmware binaries across CPU architectures to identify vulnerabilities and security gaps.
- 2Design reverse engineering workflows to map hardware/software interfaces and document system behaviors.
- 3Lead diagnostics of low-level systems to reproduce and verify vulnerabilities in controlled environments.
- 4Ship firmware analysis reports that drive security patches and mitigation strategies for mission partners.
- 5Own the end-to-end triage of embedded issues from discovery through validation and collaboration with stakeholders.
Requirements5
- 1Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline PLUS 5+ years of relevant experience
- 2CS2 Level: 5+ years experience; CS3 Level: 10+ years experience
- 3Strong C programming for low-level or embedded software systems development
- 4Reverse engineering expertise on diverse CPU architectures and binary targets
- 5Experience with disassembly tools in professional settings (e.g., Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja)
Salary Insight
$167 - $225k per year
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