Lead Vulnerability Researcher ($285k+/year + Sign-On Bonus)
Core
Lead vulnerability research across hardware, software, and operational systems for government customers, developing countermeasures and guiding investigations.
Role type
Senior IC vulnerability researcher (hardware/software/embedded)
Builds
Security solutions and operational countermeasures for government missions
Domain
Cybersecurity / Hardware Security / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, embedded systems analysis, source code review, PoC development, technical leadership, mentoring
Preferred skills
Impact assessment translation, client-facing technical briefings, hardware debugging, UART/SPI/I2C protocols, secure communications (TLS/SSH), RTOS familiarity
Technologies
C/C++, Python, Linux, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Ghidra, GDB, WinDbg, emulators, fuzzers
Responsibilities
Lead identification of vulnerabilities across hardware, software, and physical security; Develop proof of concept code; Reverse-engineer embedded systems; Review source code for risks; Analyze effects on mission outcomes; Propose countermeasures; Produce reports and briefings; Mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
