Cyber Software Engineer - C/Assembly, TS/SCI

HII's Mission Technologies division; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HII's Mission Technologies division is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer to advance mission-critical systems. You will work on code across C and Assembly for specialized targets, drive feature enhancements, and perform rigorous unit tests with precise documentation.

Requirements include 3+ years in software engineering, expertise in C/Assembly/Python, and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph willingness. The role supports cyber operations across government and defense programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience with a Bachelors in a related field; 3 years with a Masters.
• At least 3 years of experience in software engineering, or a related field.
• Expertise with C, Assembly, and Python in low-level or embedded systems environments.
• TS/SCI clearance required; willingness to undergo a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, and test software for offensive cyber operations.
• Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in software, firmware, protocols, and hardware components.
• Design robust test procedures and implement automated test suites to rigorously evaluate new features.
• Collaborate with Technical Writers to contribute to mission deliverables and author technical documentation.
• Utilize tools like Ghidra and custom Python scripts to analyze and interpret firmware components.

Skills

C

Assembly

Python

Education

Bachelor's in related field

Master's in related field

PhD/JD in related field

Tools

Ghidra

Python scripting

Job description

HII's Mission Technologies division is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer to advance mission-critical systems. You will work on code across C and Assembly for specialized targets, drive feature enhancements, and perform rigorous unit tests with precise documentation.

Requirements include 3+ years in software engineering, expertise in C/Assembly/Python, and TS/SCI clearance with polygraph willingness. The role supports cyber operations across government and defense programs.