Android Mobile Reverse Engineer

Nightwing; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k matching

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Nightwing seeks a Linux developer with a strong background in C/C++ for Unix/Linux environments. You will build high-impact native Android applications, integrating reverse engineering results into development products.

Roles involve expanding Android platform knowledge, working with a team of developers, and delivering secure software aligned with customer requirements.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance is required for consideration.
• Proficient in C/C++ on Unix/Linux with Make/CMake build systems.
• Experience with core Unix features: Named Pipes, pThreads, and Signal Handlers.
• Familiarity with static decompilers (Hex-Rays) and disassemblers (Ghidra).
• Experience contributing to large Open Source projects such as AOSP.

Responsibilities

• Develop native Android applications as part of a high-impact team.
• Integrate reverse engineering results into development products.
• Expand knowledge of the Android platform to meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver secure, reliable software.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

C/C++ Unix/Linux

pThreads

Signal Handlers

Disassembly/Decompilation

AOSP/Open Source

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Make/CMake

Ghidra

Hex-Rays

Binder (Android)

Android Open Source Project (AOSP)

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

CODEX Culture

Our organization prioritizes impactful, technically complex, engaging work. We foster an environment where we’re delivering products, and capabilities that push beyond the state of the art. True innovation comes from trying new things and seeing what works. We understand that this approach can be challenging so we take our breaks seriously, too! Smash Bros©, D&D© and tabletop games fill our free time. Our cafes are fully stocked with free snacks and beverages and lunch is catered weekly. We strive to create a relaxed culture with an unmatched rate of mission results.

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, CODEX offers excellent benefits for you and your family: competitive medical, dental and vision plans, child, elderly and dependent-care programs, mental health resources, tuition assistance, employee discount programs, 401k matching, flexible work schedules (depending on program), a peer recognition and reward system and performance-based bonuses.

Position Details

We are seeking a Linux developer with a strong background in C/C++ development, reverse engineering (e.g. disassemblers & decompilers), Unix features (e.g. pThreads, Mutexes, Signal Handlers), and familiarity with OS subsystems (e.g. Binder) on the Android platform. Applicants will join a team of developers building high impact native applications for Android devices, with continuous and meaningful feedback from users. Applicants are expected to integrate reverse engineering results into development products and expand their knowledge of the Android platform to meet development objectives and customer requirements.

Required Skills

• TS/SCI Clearance required
• Experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms using Make/CMake build systems
• Experience with core Unix features, including
• Named Pipes / Pipes
• pThreads
• Signal Handlers
• Familiarity with static decompilers (e.g HexRays) & disassemblers (e.g. Ghidra)
• Experience developing against or working with large opensource projects (e.g. AOSP)

Desired Skills

• Experience with the ARM64/ARM32 Architecture
• Experience with Linux/Unix bootloaders (e.g. u-boot, aboot)
• Experience developing and productizing N-days for
• Experience with and knowledge of SELinux, cgroups, and other Linux permission models
• Familiarity with APK decompilation tools such as JEB, JADX or Dex2Jar

Clearance Required

TS/SCI Clearance required. Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship required.

Education Requirement

Bachelor’s degree (STEM preferred) and typically 5 years’ of prior related experience or an advance degree with 3 years’ of experience.

Employee Referral Award Eligibility: This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award. ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

NOT Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.