Software Reverse Engineer

STR is hiring a Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. The most exciting and challending CPS projects are done in the offices of STR so please apply if you are willing and able to be on-site full-time.”

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Working in small research teams to reverse engineer complex software or firmware targets
• Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems
• Performing reverse engineering on a variety of challenging targets ranging from x86 Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems
• Working in small research teams to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions
• Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research

Required Skills and Experience:

• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance at the Top Secret (TS) level
  
• BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent)
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with Reverse engineering, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra
• Experience performing static/dynamic/symbolic program analysis
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc.
• Proficiency in one or more Assembly Languages (x86, ARM, etc.
• Must have experience with at least one of the following:
• Operating system internals including memory/process/thread management
• Vulnerability research and analysis
• Exploitation development
• Implant or software patch development
• Embedded systems or firmware analysis

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Active Security Clearance at the Secret or Top Secret (TS) level
  
• Knowledge of anti-reverse engineering techniques
• Protocol analysis
• Knowledge of binary file structures and formats
• Ability to ruthlessly manage scope and requirements on a multidisciplinary team

STR employees may be subject to COVID-19 vaccination requirement in response to Executive Order 14042 and accompanying Task Force Guidance, unless a medical or religious accommodation is formally approved by STR.

STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.

STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.

STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.str.us for more info.

STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@str.us and provide your contact info.

Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.