Firmware Engineer (C, TS/SCI) - Mission-Critical Systems

acktive-eng; Independence (KS); On-site; USD 214,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Flexible schedule

Hourly pay

Job summary

ACKtive Engineering Solutions LLC is seeking a Firmware Developer with strong C skills to support a critical national-security mission. This role requires US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance, with on-site work at a customer facility.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching, health/dental/vision insurance, generous PTO, and profit sharing, plus immediate vesting in retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 5+ or 10+ years of software engineering experience focusing on iOS development.
• Strong proficiency in C programming.
• Experience with vulnerability research (exploitation, fuzzing, or security analysis of embedded systems).
• Familiarity with RE tools and environments (IDA Pro, Ghidra).

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware for a variety of applications in support of a critical customer mission.
• Apply CNO skills and creativity to discover and implement novel solutions.
• Work on-site at a customer facility, fully integrated into a small, expert team.
• Collaborate with senior subject matter experts and leverage their mentorship to expand your skills.
• Contribute to efforts that directly enhance national security and protect critical systems.

Skills

C programming

iOS development

Vulnerability research

Security analysis

Education

Master's degree (can substitute for 2 years experience)

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Job description

ACKtive Engineering Solutions LLC is seeking a Firmware Developer with strong C skills to support a critical national-security mission. This role requires US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance, with on-site work at a customer facility.

The position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) matching, health/dental/vision insurance, generous PTO, and profit sharing, plus immediate vesting in retirement plans.