Android Mobile Reverse Engineer with Security Clearance

Nightwing; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a skilled C/C++ developer with Unix/Linux expertise to operate on security-focused projects. You will work with Make/CMake builds, engage with core OS features, and contribute to large open-source ecosystems like AOSP.

Required qualifications include U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI clearance, with a STEM degree and several years of relevant experience. Join a team delivering advanced cybersecurity solutions for national security clients.

Qualifications

• Experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux with Make/CMake.
• Familiarity with core Unix features: Named Pipes, pipes, pThreads, and signal handlers.
• Experience with static decompilers (HexRays) and disassemblers (Ghidra).
• Experience developing for large open-source projects (e.g., AOSP).
• U.S. Citizenship required; TS/SCI clearance.

Skills

C/C++

Unix/Linux

ARM architectures

Security clearance

Open-source

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related field

Advanced degree with 3+ years experience

Job description

Experience

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 boot loaders ( e.g. u-boot, aboot )
• Experience developing and productizing N-days for
• Experience with and knowledge of SELinux , cgroups , and other Linux permission models

Technical Proficiency

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

Company Culture

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.