Cybersecurity Research Engineer (RE/DSP) – Innovate Defenses

Peraton; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton Labs delivers innovative cybersecurity research and capabilities to protect mission-critical systems. The role involves work on reverse engineering, DSP, and software development across government, utility, and commercial clients.

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience with a BS/BA or 3+ years with an MS/MA in a related field, and possess strong programming and OS/domain knowledge. U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI are required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in CS, CE, EE, math or related field.
• MS/MA preferred for higher levels.
• Expertise in reverse engineering and DSP.
• Ability to quickly learn new subject areas.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Java, Python, Go or similar languages.
• Working knowledge of Linux, macOS, Windows and mobile OS internals.
• Familiarity with modern networking and development toolchains (Git, CI/CD).
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity research initiatives and develop novel capabilities.
• Perform reverse engineering and digital signal processing tasks.
• Contribute to software development and integration efforts across projects.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Python

Go

Linux

Networking

CI/CD

Education

BS/BA in CS/CE/EE/Applied Math or related

MS/MA in CS/CE/EE/Applied Math or related

Tools

Git

Subversion

CI/CD toolchains

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

GHIDRA/IDA/Hex-Rays

Cuckoo/OllyDbg/WinDbg

Job description

Peraton Labs delivers innovative cybersecurity research and capabilities to protect mission-critical systems. The role involves work on reverse engineering, DSP, and software development across government, utility, and commercial clients.

Candidates should have 5+ years of experience with a BS/BA or 3+ years with an MS/MA in a related field, and possess strong programming and OS/domain knowledge. U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI are required.