Cyber Engineer

Signalscape; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Signalscape in Cary, NC seeks a skilled cyber software engineer to design, implement, and deploy advanced cyber capabilities. You will create custom software solutions, conduct vulnerability research, and analyze OS internals to support mission objectives.

The role requires hands-on work with low-level languages, reverse engineering tools, and security best practices within secure government environments. A DoD/IC exposure is highly valued, with extensive collaboration across engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in C/C++, with Python or scripting.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools and debugging.
• Strong OS internals, memory management, and network protocols understanding.
• Familiarity with assembly language.
• Experience supporting offensive cyber operations in DoD/IC environments with secure processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced cyber capabilities for mission objectives.
• Create custom software solutions and conduct vulnerability research.
• Analyze operating system internals and develop tools.
• Collaborate with software engineers, analysts, and mission partners to meet technical, security, and operational requirements.
• Document software components and processes per program standards.

Skills

C/C++

Python

OS internals

Reverse engineering

Memory management

Networking protocols

Assembly language

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

GOTS tools

Job description

Cary, United States | Posted on 08/07/2026

Since 1997, Signalscape™ has supplied engineering services and products used by our country’s security, intelligence, defense, and law enforcement services to combat crime, fight terrorism, and provide for homeland security. Headquartered in the technology-rich Research Triangle area of North Carolina, Signalscape has become a premier provider of specialty wireless systems and our expertise includes audio, video, and data transmission systems for mission critical applications.

Signalscape’s custom mission solutions include Cellular Communications, Wireless Systems, Software Defined Radio, TTL Systems, Remote Sensing, Cyber, and Video/Imaging Systems.

Our design services include Custom System Design, Software Development, Hardware Design, RF/Antenna Design, Rapid Prototyping, Manufacturing/Test, Certification Services, and Project Management.

Job Description

Signalscape supplies engineering services and products usedfor defense, intelligence, and law enforcement services to combat crime, fightterrorism, and provide for homeland security. In our 20+ years, Signalscape isproud of becoming a premier provider of specialty wireless systems includingaudio, video, and data transmission systems for mission-critical applications.

Our expertise ranges from miniature single board solutionsfor one-time mission critical applications to fully integrated intelligenceplatforms. Our design services span many disciplines, including custom systemdesign, software development, hardware design, RF/antenna design, rapidprototyping, manufacturing/test, certification services, and projectmanagement.

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

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

This position is contingent upon clearance verification, aswell 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.