Senior Software Reverse Engineer with Security Clearance - Woburn, MA, United States - STR

Description

STR is hiring a Senior Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems
• Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems
• Developing innovative cybersecurity solutions
• Working in multi-discipline teams to tackle challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies
• Performing vulnerability research and developing exploits
• Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research
• Solving real world problems that have an impact on national security

Work must be performed onsite Required Skills and Experience:

• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance at the Top Secret (TS) level
• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 5+ years of reverse engineering experience
• Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware
• Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc.
• Proficiency in one or more

Assembly Languages:
x86, ARM, etc.

• Debugging software without source code
• Analyzing and reconstructing code/data flow

Must have experience with at least one of the following:

• Operating system internals including memory/process/thread management
• Embedded systems or firmware analysis
• Vulnerability research and analysis
• Exploitation development

Implant or software patch development Desired Skills and Experience:

• Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level
• Knowledge of anti-reverse engineering techniques
• Analyzing protocols or message structures
• Knowledge of binary file structures and formats
• Developing automated reverse engineering or software analysis tools
• Developing disassembler/decompiler modules STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA

We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us
STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members
Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer
STR is not just any company
Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world
We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers
If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe Visit us at for more info
STR is an equal opportunity employer
We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.