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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 4 months ago

2026 Graduate - Reverse Engineer - Offensive Cyber Capabilities

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$85K/yr - $155K/yr

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking motivated and enthusiastic engineers to join their team of world-class reverse engineers. In this role, you will perform deep investigations of software, firmware, and hardware, develop exploits against embedded systems, and propose new ideas for funding opportunities while being mentored by top experts in the field.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Be mentored by top experts to learn the art and science of reverse engineering

Perform deep investigations of software, firmware, and hardware

Develop exploits against embedded systems

Build mission-aligned capabilities

Propose new ideas for internal and external funding opportunities

Share knowledge by clearly articulating ideas through papers and presentations to team members, APL management, and government decision makers

Qualification

Reverse engineeringVulnerability researchEmbedded systemsProgramming languagesDebuggersReverse engineering toolsUnix/LinuxAssembly languageTechnical problem-solvingLeadership experience

Required

Are graduating with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Have an excellent academic record with demonstrated knowledge of fundamental topics such as computer architecture, operating systems, and data structures

Are proficient with one or more programming languages

Have experience using debuggers and reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA, and Binary Ninja

Love solving puzzles and have experience persevering through technical challenges

Are excited to learn new tools, platforms, and programming languages

Are able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information; eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Preferred

Are graduating with a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Participate in hackathons, CTFs, cybersecurity clubs or other relevant extracurriculars

Have relevant internship experience

Understand Unix/Linux operating systems

Are familiar with assembly language

Are skilled with tools including oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and logic analyzers

Have demonstrated leadership experience

Possess an active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph

Benefits

Robust education assistance program

Unparalleled retirement contributions

Healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development

Company

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

The Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a not-for-profit university-affiliated research center (UARC) that provides solutions to complex national security and scientific challenges with technical expertise and prototyping, research and development, and analysis.

Founded in 1942