Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer

Two-Six-Technologies; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Two Six Technologies seeks an Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer in Herndon, VA to dissect firmware, identify vulnerabilities, and craft proofs-of-concept exploits for embedded devices.

You will work with hardware and software engineers, using IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, and Ghidra, while applying AI-assisted security tools to accelerate red-teaming and vulnerability discovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in C/C++ and Python on Linux with memory management for reverse engineering.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools: IDA Pro, Binary Ninja or Ghidra.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with TS/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-throughput reverse engineering against network devices and embedded systems.
• Develop proof-of-concept exploits for discovered vulnerabilities following DevOps practices.
• Leverage agentic AI systems to accelerate firmware red-teaming and vulnerability discovery.
• Analyze firmware, protections, and protocols to uncover security flaws.
• Create and use custom tools to analyze binaries and firmware.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Linux proficiency

Reverse engineering

Security research

Active TS/SCI clearance

ARM/MIPS/PowerPC familiarity

Fuzzing

Exploit development

AI-assisted security tools

Wireless protocols

RF signal analysis

JTAG/SWD debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

QEMU

JTAG/SWD debugging

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-teaming, 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-teaming, 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‑team­ing 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 affirmatively policy and theEEO Poster .

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] . Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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