Principal Vulnerability Researcher ($300k+/year + Sign-On Bonus)
Core
Provide strategic technical leadership in vulnerability research across hardware, software, and operational domains for government customers, identifying vulnerabilities and developing countermeasures.
Role type
Principal Vulnerability Researcher (Hardware/Software/Operational)
Builds
Security solutions and operational countermeasures for government missions
Domain
Cybersecurity, Hardware Security, Embedded Systems, Government Contracting
Required skills
Reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, embedded systems debugging, source code review, impact assessment, technical leadership, mentoring
Preferred skills
Hardware debugging, UART/SPI/I2C protocols, secure communications (TLS/SSH), embedded firmware/RTOS knowledge, high-side environment experience
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; analyze operational impacts; produce technical briefings; mentor junior engineers.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & mentorship