Cleared Cyber Software Engineer: Kernel & RE

Northrop Grumman; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

9/80 work schedule

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman-San Antonio is seeking cleared mid-level Software Engineers to develop systems for national security. You will work on kernel development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability analysis for networks and embedded platforms, using C/C++ across Windows and Linux.

The role requires US citizenship, a Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. A 9/80 schedule and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• B.S. in CS/CE with 5 years programming experience, or M.S. with 3 years.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Demonstrated C/C++ programming experience.
• Experience with debugging or system analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, IDA Pro, OllyDbg, WinDBG, JTAG debuggers).
• Experience as Technical Lead leading teams of 2–8 engineers.

Responsibilities

• Kernel-mode programming in C/C++ (Windows, Linux).
• Reverse engineering (x86/x64/MIPS/ PPC/ARM).
• Vulnerability analysis of network and communication systems.
• Network programming and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, SSL).
• Lead small teams of engineers on projects.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Kernel‑mode development

Reverse engineering

Network programming

Technical leadership

Windows/Linux kernel familiarity

Education

B.S. in CS/CE

M.S. in CS/CE

Tools

Wireshark

IDA Pro

OllyDbg

WinDBG

JTAG debuggers

Job description

Northrop Grumman-San Antonio is seeking cleared mid-level Software Engineers to develop systems for national security. You will work on kernel development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability analysis for networks and embedded platforms, using C/C++ across Windows and Linux.

The role requires US citizenship, a Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. A 9/80 schedule and comprehensive benefits are offered.