Cyber Engineer

Signalscape; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Educational benefits

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Signalscape designs and deploys advanced cyber capabilities, building custom software and performing vulnerability research for mission-critical programs. The role involves collaborating with engineers and mission partners to meet security and operational requirements, with a focus on low-level programming and OS internals.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, proficiency in C/C++, Python, and experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra and IDA Pro. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++, with Python scripting.
• Hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools and low-level debugging environments.
• Strong understanding of operating systems internals and memory management.
• Familiarity with assembly language and low-level software behavior.
• Experience supporting offensive cyber operations in DoD/IC environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct debugging, troubleshooting, and system analysis to improve capability performance.
• Document software components, processes, and findings according to program standards.
• Collaborate with software engineers, analysts, and mission partners to meet technical, security, and operational requirements.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Reverse engineering

OS internals

Assembly language

Cyber operations experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Job description

Signalscape supplies engineering services and products used for defense, intelligence, and law enforcement services to combat crime, fight terrorism, and provide for homeland security. In our 20+ years, Signalscape is proud of becoming a premier provider of specialty wireless systems including audio, video, and data transmission systems for mission-critical applications.

Our expertise ranges from miniature single board solutions for one-time mission critical applications to fully integrated intelligence platforms. Our design services span many disciplines, including custom system design, software development, hardware design, RF/antenna design, rapid prototyping, manufacturing/test, certification services, and project management.

Salary information is a general guideline only. Signalscape considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations.

U.S. Citizenship Required: Due to the nature of this position and the requirement to maintain a U.S. government security clearance, only U.S. citizens are eligible.

This position is contingent upon clearance verification, as well as continued ability to maintain the required clearance level.

This position supports programs by designing, developing, and deploying advanced cyber capabilities in support of mission objectives. The role involves creating custom software solutions, conducting vulnerability research, analyzing operating system internals, and developing tools and techniques.

• Conduct debugging, troubleshooting, and system analysis to improve capability performance
• Document software components, processes, and findings according to program standards
• Collaborate with software engineers, analysts, and mission partners to meet technical, security, and operational requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in low-level programming languages such as C or C++, with experience in Python or similar scripting languages
• Hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools (Ghidra, IDA Pro, similar GOTS tools) and low-level debugging environments
• Strong understanding of operating systems internals (Linux, RTOS, embedded or mobile OS), memory management, and network protocols
• Familiarity with assembly language and low-level software behavior
• Experience supporting offensive cyber operations within secure Dod or IC environments and following established engineering, documentation, and security processes

Medical

Dental and Vision

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Educational benefits

Matching 401-k plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Health Care Support Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Signalscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.