Cyber Engineer

Signalscape, Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness and Expense

Health Care Support Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Signalscape, Inc. is seeking a software-focused engineer to design, develop, and deploy advanced cyber capabilities for mission-critical programs.

The role involves creating custom software solutions, conducting vulnerability research, analyzing operating system internals, and developing tools. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in C/C++ and Python, and hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra/IDA Pro.

Qualifications

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

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

Memory Management

Networking Protocols

Debugging

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

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.

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

Benefits

• 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)