Tools & Techniques Research Engineer

Overview

Apogee Engineering is seeking a Tools & Techniques Research Engineer who provides research engineering support across software, hardware, and complex devices for Foreign Material Exploitation (FME), including reverse engineering and AI/ML integration.

Contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities

• Perform software, hardware, or complex device reverse engineering using standard FME workflows and tools (e.g., Ghidra).
• Evaluate, test, and integrate ML models and LLMs into engineering workflows (code similarity, binary triage, image artifact reduction).
• Use Git/GitLab and CI/CD pipelines to package and deploy software updates.
• Support networks maintained at different classification levels.
• Develop systems architecture documentation and integration plans for multi‑classification environments.
• Provide technical recommendations on cross‑domain solution implementation and security requirements.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with DoD and IC standards.
• Support the Authority to Operate (ATO) process for cross‑domain solutions.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• 8+ years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
• Strong engineering and software development background.
• Experience in Foreign Material Exploitation or related exploitation domains.
• Hands‑on experience with multiple reverse‑engineering tools.

Additional Information

• Location: Wright‑Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH.
• Work setting: On‑site.
• Travel: Occasional.