Senior Software Reverse Engineer

At Two Six Technologies we build deploy and implement innovative products that solve the worlds most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust we push the boundaries of whats possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity

Join the Trusted Electronics & Effects team at Two Six Technologies where we push the boundaries of software and firmware reverse engineering to uncover vulnerabilities in wireless and embedded systems. As part of our elite team of security researchers in Herndon Virginia youll work alongside other hardware software and network experts conducting cutting-edge vulnerability research on complex real-world targets.

Our customers rely on us to deliver mission-critical security solutions and were looking for a Senior Software Reverse Engineer who thrives on reverse engineering embedded systems discovering security weaknesses and developing innovative proof-of-concept exploits. If youre passionate about cybersecurity embedded firmware and making an impact on national security we want you on our team.

What Youll Do:

• Perform high-throughput reverse engineering against network devices and other embedded systems identifying vulnerabilities and assessing their security impact.
• Develop proof-of-concept exploits for discovered vulnerabilities following DevOps best practices for keeping code bases organized and maintainable.
• Analyze firmware software protections and protocols to uncover security flaws.
• Utilize and develop custom tools to analyze software/firmware binaries.
• Collaborate closely with CNO developers vulnerability researchers and hardware engineers in a fast-paced small-team environment.
• Solve complex technical challenges with no predefined solutions.

What Youll Need (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelors (or higher) degree in Computer Science Computer/Electrical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience developing debugging and scripting in C/C and Python within Linux command-line environments with a strong emphasis on low-level programming memory management and system interaction for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
• Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research using tools such as IDA Pro Binary Ninja or Ghidra.
• Expertise in one or more of the following:
• Firmware analysis (ARM MIPS PowerPC RTOS).
• Firmware rehosting using emulation tools such as QEMU
• Fuzzing and exploit development.
• Binary obfuscation and anti-analysis techniques.
• Wireless protocols and radio signal analysis.
• File system forensics and fault injection frameworks.
• Ability to work in the Herndon Virginia office daily

Nice to Have (Preferred):

• Experience in embedded development using C/C for RTOS or Linux environments.
• Knowledge of cryptographic security and secure boot mechanisms.
• Hands-on experience working with hardware debugging tools JTAG/SWD or software-defined radio (SDR) frameworks.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing RF signal processing and/or side-channel analysis.
• Client-facing experience in technical roles.

Security Clearance:

• Active Top Secret clearance required with eligibility/willingness to obtain a TS/SCI.

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