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Principal Software Reverse Engineer/Vulnerability Researcher (Onsite)

Nightwing · Indialantic, FL · 1 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

Job Description

Use advanced systems to find zero-day (O-day) vulnerabilities.
Responsible for analyzing, designing, and identifying programmatic behaviors.
Have an opportunity to develop, test, and debug software applications.
Research data and provide new design ideas for vulnerability techniques.
Understands terminologies like debugging and fuzzing and apply it into your work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Extraction of SW and FW from embedded electronic platforms and systems.
  • Use of program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools (e.g., angr, BAP, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, gdb, Ghidra, windbg).
  • Document and communicate approach and results effectively to internal teams, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Engage in field tests using specially modified platforms for real-world validation of findings.

Required Qualifications

  • Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field at 6 years of practical experience in a technology-related environment.
  • We require you to have a solid understanding of software development and knowledge in any of the following: C, C++, or Python.
  • Knowledge of Windows or Linux.
  • Knowledge of Assembly (x86/x64).
  • Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Physics, or related STEM field.
  • Expertise in HW/SW Reverse Engineering, Binary Analysis, and disassemblers.
  • Utilizing full system emulation for research and analysis.
  • Embedded system analysis and HW/SW/FW integration.
  • Capture the Flag (CTF) experience.
  • Fuzzer development.
  • Understanding of network protocols and embedded serial communication links (UART, USB, SPI, ETH, PCIe).
  • Commercial and open source forensic analysis tools.
  • Experience creating custom forensic analysis tools.

Work Location

Melbourne, Florida

Additional Information

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performing workforce capable of solving the nation’s most complex problems. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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