Battelle · 1 month ago
Junior Vulnerability Researcher
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expBattelle is a research and development organization delivering critical services for various clients. The Junior Vulnerability Researcher will conduct vulnerability research, utilize and develop tools, and collaborate with a team to solve complex security problems.
Biotechnology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct vulnerability research from scratch
Use and build vulnerability research tools
Research and debug embedded devices
Collaborate with a close-knit team of researchers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study and (2) years of experience, a Master's degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field
Experience with a disassembler for vulnerability research (Ghidra, IDA Pro, BinaryNinja)
Experience with one or more assembly languages (x86, x64, ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, etc.)
Experience with one or more debuggers (WinDbg, OllyDbg, gdb)
Experience with vulnerability research on one or more operating systems: Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, MacOS, VxWorks, QNX, RTOSs, or other custom operating systems
Knowledge of advanced exploitation techniques (ret2libc,use-after-free,type confusion)
Knowledge of exploit protection techniques (DEP, ASLR/NX)
Ability to code in C
Understanding of network protocols
Must Be a US Citizen with the ability and willingness to obtain a DoD Secret or higher clearance
Preferred
Participation in CTFs
Understanding of network protocols
Experience with AI/ML
Experience with microcontrollers
Experience emulating embedded platforms for live debugging
Experience using fuzzing tools such as AFL or Peach
Concolic analysis research and implementation
Experience with symbolic analysis
Active DoD Secret security clearance
Benefits
Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.
Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
Company
Battelle
Battelle Memorial Institute is a nonprofit research and development organization.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$422.1MKey Investors
Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)National Science Foundation
2023-11-08Grant· $6.1M
2023-09-22Grant· $416M
Leadership Team
Lou Von Thaer
President and Chief Executive Officer
Aimee Kennedy
SVP of Human Resources
Recent News
2025-12-09
Washington Technology
2025-11-26
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