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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Senior Reverse Engineer / Cyber Capability Engineer

Laurel, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$102K/yr - $290K/yr

5+ years exp

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is dedicated to addressing critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. They are seeking a Senior Reverse Engineer / Cyber Capability Engineer to reverse engineer embedded systems, develop innovative exploits, and work with government sponsors to build mission-aligned capabilities.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Reverse engineer embedded systems and develop innovative exploits

Work with government sponsors and operators to build mission-aligned capabilities

Explore novel techniques for automating reverse engineering and exploit development

Propose groundbreaking ideas for internal and external funding opportunities

Mentor early-career teammates in the art and science of reverse engineering

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

Qualification

Reverse engineeringVulnerability researchEmbedded systemsSoftware debuggersStatic analysis toolsProgramming languagesUnix/LinuxTechnical leadershipMentoringProblem solvingCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another field relevant to the duties as described above

Have at least 5 years of relevant experience

Are skilled with software debuggers and static analysis tools such as Ghidra, IDA, and Binary Ninja

Are proficient with one or more programming languages

Understand Unix/Linux operating systems and embedded systems development toolchains

Love solving puzzles and have experience persevering through technical challenges

Hold an active TS/SCI clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI+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

Previously held dynamic technical leadership roles and have demonstrated mentoring experience

Have knowledge of advanced vulnerability discovery tools

Have experience with hardware debugging interfaces, code security mechanisms and their weaknesses, hardware diagnostic tools, and signal/protocol analysis

Have a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Possess an active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph

Benefits

Generous 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

Laurel, Maryland, USA

5001-10000 employees