General Dynamics · 3 months ago
Chief Reverse Engineer
USA-MD-Annapolis Junction
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) is seeking a talented and highly motivated Reverse Engineer to join their innovative and dynamic team. As a Chief Reverse Engineer, you will analyze software and hardware systems to identify potential cyber security vulnerabilities and contribute to the development of secure solutions.
AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Analyze and deconstruct software applications and hardware networking systems to understand their structure, functionality, and behavior for both normal and abnormal operating conditions
Analyzes, decomposes, disassembles code, performs static code analysis, kernel-level debugging, and debugs and modifies software
Identify potential vulnerabilities and provide recommendations for mitigation
Develop tools and scripts to automate reverse engineering tasks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development and security analysis
Involved in Protocol Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Research, Rapid Prototyping of proof-of-concept capabilities
Conducts vulnerability assessments and penetration testing utilizing reverse engineering techniques
Performs analysis of complex software systems to determine both functionality and intent of software systems
Contributes to the design, development and implementation of countermeasures, system integration and tools specific to Cyber and Information Operations
Document findings and create detailed technical reports and briefings
Mentor more junior engineers to be able to understand the mindset adversaries take when attempting to exploit a system and how to design mitigation techniques to employ with a goal toward growing a stronger Cyber Security workforce
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering or Mathematics field
Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience
A minimum of Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is required at time of hire
Willingness to apply for an SCI clearance with polygraph is strongly desired
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required
Preferred
Proven experience in reverse engineering, software analysis, and vulnerability assessment
Strong understanding of operating systems, networking protocols, and hardware architectures
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, Python, or Assembly
Experience in low-level programming for Unix, Linux, or Windows environments
Experience with reverse engineering tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Radare2
Experience with embedded systems and firmware analysis
Knowledge of cryptographic principles and security protocols
Relevant certifications such as GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), OSCP (Offensive Security Certified Professional) or Offensive Security Certified Expert (OSCE)
Benefits
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs (including on-site gym)
Employee resource and social groups
And more
Company
General Dynamics
General Dynamics is a defense industry contractor for shipbuilding, marine, combat and defense systems and, munitions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$84.9M2010-09-10Grant· $30M
2009-12-30Grant· $33.6M
2009-08-05Grant· $21.3M
Leadership Team
Lauren Bradshaw, SHRM-CP
Global Mobility Business Partner/ EAP
Matthew Brandon, MSHR
Manager, Sr HR Business Partner
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