Embedded Security Research Engineer

Mitre Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in Albuquerque, NM seeks software vulnerability researchers and reverse engineers focused on embedded systems. You will perform hands-on security assessments on firmware, RTOS, Linux kernel, and user-space binaries, and develop PoCs to demonstrate capabilities.

You’ll collaborate to create advanced tools and prototypes for sponsors’ missions. Required BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS, US citizenship for DoD clearance, and experience with Python, Rust, Java, C++, or C; on-site

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or similar field.
• Experience with hardware, embedded, and/or IoT systems.
• Programming in Python, Rust, Java, C++, or C.
• Must be US citizen capable of obtaining DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop new approaches for embedded threats and countermeasures.
• Help develop prototypes (hardware and software) for demonstrations.
• Perform hands-on security assessments of embedded systems.
• Develop software for interfacing with lab equipment for data collection.
• Contribute innovative ideas to internal research.
• Track and apply advances in embedded security analysis and protection techniques.
• Collaborate with academic partners to improve embedded security education.

Skills

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

Rust

Java

Effective communication

Education

BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, CS

Job description

MITRE in Albuquerque, NM seeks software vulnerability researchers and reverse engineers focused on embedded systems. You will perform hands-on security assessments on firmware, RTOS, Linux kernel, and user-space binaries, and develop PoCs to demonstrate capabilities.

You’ll collaborate to create advanced tools and prototypes for sponsors’ missions. Required BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or CS, US citizenship for DoD clearance, and experience with Python, Rust, Java, C++, or C; on-site