Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer

Two Six Technologies; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance and professional发展

Professional development

Job summary

Two Six Technologies in Herndon, VA is seeking an Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer to uncover vulnerabilities in wireless and embedded systems and to develop proof‑of‑concept exploits. You will work with hardware, software, and network experts on vulnerability research and use tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, and Binary Ninja.

A Top Secret/TS/SCI security clearance is required to support national security programs and accelerate advanced vulnerability research in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience with C/C++ and Python in Linux environments for reverse engineering.
• Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, etc.).
• Familiarity with modern agentic AI systems for security research is a plus.
• Security clearance in any form or ability to obtain Top Secret/TS/SCI is requested.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-throughput reverse engineering on embedded devices to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop proof-of-concept exploits and maintain organized codebases.
• Leverage AI-assisted security tools to accelerate vulnerability research workflows.
• Analyze firmware, protections, and protocols to uncover security flaws.
• Use and develop custom tooling to analyze binaries and firmware.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Solve complex technical challenges with minimal predefined solutions.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

QEMU

JTAG/SWD

Job description

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity

Join the team at Two Six Technologies, where we push the boundaries of software and firmware reverse engineering to uncover vulnerabilities in wireless and embedded systems. As part of our elite team of security researchers in Herndon, Virginia, you’ll work alongside other hardware, software, and network experts, conducting cutting-edge vulnerability research on complex, real‑world targets.

Our customers rely on us to deliver mission‑critical security solutions, and we’re looking for an Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer who thrives on reverse engineering embedded systems, discovering security weaknesses, and developing innovative proof‑of‑concept exploits. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity, embedded firmware, and making an impact on national security, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform high-throughput reverse engineering against network devices and other embedded systems, identifying vulnerabilities and assessing their security impact.
• Develop proof‑of‑concept exploits for discovered vulnerabilities following DevOps best practices for keeping codebases organized and maintainable.
• Integrate and leverage modern agentic AI systems (e.g., automated exploit synthesis tools, LLM‑driven fuzzers, or autonomous security agents) to accelerate embedded firmware red‑team, vulnerability discovery, and reverse engineering workflows.
• Analyze firmware, software protections, and protocols to uncover security flaws.
• Utilize and develop custom tools to analyze software/firmware binaries.
• Collaborate closely with CNO developers, vulnerability researchers, and hardware engineers in a fast‑paced, small‑team environment.
• Solve complex technical challenges with no predefined solutions.

What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience developing, debugging, and scripting in C/C++ and Python within Linux command‑line environments, with a strong emphasis on low‑level programming, memory management, and system interaction for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
• Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research, using tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
• Experience or familiarity with modern agentic AI systems applied to red‑team, automated vulnerability research, or hardware/firmware analysis.
• Expertise in one or more of the following:
• Firmware analysis (ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, RTOS).
• Firmware rehosting using emulation tools such as QEMU
• Fuzzing and exploit development.
• Binary obfuscation and anti‑analysis techniques.
• Wireless protocols and radio signal analysis.
• File system forensics and fault injection frameworks.
• Ability to work in the Herndon, Virginia, office daily

Nice to Have (Preferred):

• Familiarity with emerging AI‑assisted security paradigms, including agentic red‑team frameworks, AI‑guided symbolic execution, or automated vulnerability triage tools.
• Experience in embedded development using C/C++ for RTOS or Linux environments.
• Knowledge of cryptographic security and secure boot mechanisms.
• Hands‑on experience working with hardware debugging tools, JTAG/SWD, or software‑defined radio (SDR) frameworks.
• Familiarity with digital signal processing, RF signal processing, and/or side‑channel analysis.
• Client‑facing experience in technical roles.

Security Clearance:

• Active U.S. security clearance at the Top Secret level, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information review the Two Six TechnologiesEqual Employment Opportunity and Affinity Action Policy and theEEO Poster .

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