Cyber Reverse Engineer

Peraton Labs

Maryland

On-site

USD 80,000 - 128,000

Full time

40 hours ago

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Medical

Dental

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Life insurance

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Disability (short/long term)

EAP

Parental leave

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Peraton Labs, a leader in national security technologies, seeks a Reverse Engineer to join a team working on state-of-the-art UAS electronics and software. You will perform analysis and evaluation of complex applications, contribute to tooling and methods, and grow your expertise within a collaborative, security-focused environment.

Qualifications require an Active Secret Clearance (TS/SCI desired), US citizenship, BS/BA with 2+ years, Linux experience, and strong programming skills in

Qualifications

Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
US Citizenship.
2 years of experience with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA.
Experience with Linux OS environment.
Basic knowledge of cryptography and cryptographic systems.
Experience with a programming language, such as Python, Java, or C/C++.
Proficiency in written and verbal communications, with an ability to articulate technical questions and findings to peers in order to foster learning of self and team alike.
Understanding of software architecture and software development best practices.
Experience with binary analysis or software reverse engineering.
Experience with tools such as Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA, JADX, x64dbg, or GDB.

Responsibilities

Reverse engineer and analyze state-of-the-art UAS electronics and systems.
Perform basic analysis and evaluation of applications for new technologies.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for learning and growth.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Linux experience

Cryptography

Programming (Python/Java/C/C++)

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

BS/BA in a related field

Tools

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

IDA Pro

JADX

x64dbg

GDB

Job description

About Peraton

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About Peraton

About The Role

Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, DHPC, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way.

This position is 100% on site on-site in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Responsibilities

As a Reverse Engineer, you'll contribute to a team that works hands on with state-of-the-art UAS electronics and systems. With your technical skills and learner's mindset, you'll perform basic analysis and evaluation of applications in support of the team's work on new technologies as well as your own professional growth.

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Qualifications

Required

Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
US Citizenship
2 years of experience with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA
Ability to learn and grow as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Passion for solving puzzles and curiosity for how digital systems work.
Experience working in a Linux OS environment.
Basic knowledge of cryptography and cryptographic systems.
Experience with a programming language, such as Python, Java, or C/C++.
Proficiency with written and verbal communications, with an ability to articulate technical questions and findings to peers in order to foster learning of self and team alike.
Understanding of software architecture and software development best practices.
Experience with binary analysis or software reverse engineering.
Experience with tools such as Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA, JADX, x64dbg, or GDB.

Desired

Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and security principles.
Familiarity with Android OS, mobile device debugging techniques, reverse engineering APK files.
Experience with benchtop equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal/power analyzers, and multimeters.
Experience performing micro-soldering.
Experience with unmanned systems such as UAS, UGV, and USV.
Familiarity with the programmatic use of APIs.
Experience working with containers at a technical level.
Experience leveraging interfaces and protocols such as I2C, JTAG, UART, SPI, USB, and Ethernet.

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.