Android Mobile Reverse Engineer

Archer; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Tuition assistance

401k matching

Flexible work schedules

Employee discount programs

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Archer, in collaboration with Nightwing, seeks a Linux/Android developer with strong C/C++ and reverse engineering expertise. You will contribute to native Android applications, translating reverse-engineering insights into production features.

Ideal candidates hold TS/SCI clearance, Unix/Linux proficiency, and hands-on work with disassemblers like Ghidra or Hex-Rays, and experience with large open-source projects such as AOSP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (STEM preferred) and typically 5 years’ of prior related experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required and U.S. citizenship is expected.
• Experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux using Make/CMake build systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-impact native Android applications and features.
• Integrate reverse-engineering results into development products.
• Collaborate with teams to meet customer requirements and security standards.

Skills

C/C++ development

Unix/Linux

pthreads

Disassembly / Reverse engineering

Ghidra / Hex-Rays

Android native apps

AOSP experience

TS/SCI clearance

OSS project experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

5+ years related experience

Tools

Make / CMake

Android NDK

Binder IPC

Job description

Archer is collaborating with Nightwing to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

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.