Mobile Vulnerability Researcher

About the role

REDLattice is seeking a highly skilled Mobile Vulnerability Researcher to support advanced mobile-focused research and development efforts across Android platforms, including their operating system variants and underlying components. In this role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of vulnerability research — to include assessing, analyzing, developing, and deploying capabilities against modern mobile devices and systems. This includes deep technical work in reverse engineering, vulnerability discovery, and low-level software analysis across applications, firmware, and OS internals. You will work in a highly collaborative environment alongside engineers, researchers, and mission stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges, contribute to innovative research initiatives, and support real-world mission needs. Responsibilities also include participating in technical assessments, workshops, and customer engagements, as well as contributing to design discussions and capability development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, develop, and deploy vulnerability research capabilities across mobile devices (Android) and their operating system variants
• Conduct advanced reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis on applications, firmware, and OS components
• Support CNO development including tooling, exploit development, and operational capability delivery
• Participate in technical assessments, workshops, and customer engagements
• Attend and contribute to technical meetings, briefings, and program reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and mission teams to deliver solutions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong experience with Android
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or similar low-level programming languages
• Experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Frida, or similar
• Understanding of operating systems, memory management, and debugging
• 3+ years of experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or low-level software development
• Exposure to CNO or offensive cyber concepts
• Current active TS/SCI Eligible Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in cybersecurity or mission-focused environments
• Exposure to reverse engineering (RE) or vulnerability research (VR) environments
• Experience supporting systems that interface with hardware components
• Understanding of mobile/embedded systems concepts
• Exposure to C/C++ in low-level systems contexts

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative and innovative work culture