Senior Vulnerability Researcher ($250k+/year + Sign-On Bonus)
Core
Reverse engineer embedded systems and software to identify vulnerabilities, analyze attack vectors, and assess operational impacts for government customers.
Role type
Senior IC vulnerability researcher (embedded systems & reverse engineering)
Builds
Security solutions for critical government systems
Domain
Defense & National Security / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery
Required skills
Reverse engineering, vulnerability analysis, penetration testing, C/C++, Python, Linux command-line, decompilers (IDA Pro/Binary Ninja/Ghidra), debuggers (GDB/WinDbg), fuzzers/emulators
Preferred skills
Hardware debugging, UART/SPI/I2C protocols, TLS/SSH, embedded firmware/RTOS, high-side environments
Technologies
IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Ghidra, GDB, WinDbg, x86, ARM, MIPS
Responsibilities
Identify 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 technical briefings; mentor junior engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
