Junior Embedded Security Researcher - Reverse Engineer

Battelle; Columbus (OH); Ibrido; USD 110.000 - 115.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work arrangement

Flexible schedule

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Descrizione del lavoro

Battelle’s Columbus, OH office is seeking a Junior Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer/Vulnerability Researcher to join the Cyber research team. You will work hands-on with hardware to reverse engineer embedded systems, extracting firmware and identifying vulnerabilities alongside a close-knit group of researchers.

This role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to push the cutting edge of embedded security for government and industry clients.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field and 2–5 years experience, or Master’s degree or equivalent
• Familiarity with digital and analog components (resistors, capacitors, timers, ICs)
• Experience coding in C, C++, Rust and scripting languages (Python, Perl, Ruby)

Mansioni

• Reverse engineer embedded systems by inspecting hardware and firmware
• Identify vulnerabilities and develop tools to support research workflows
• Collaborate with a small team to solve complex problems and push technical boundaries
• Prepare findings and communicate results to research and development teams

Conoscenze

C/C++

Rust

Python

Reverse engineering mindset

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

US Citizenship clearance eligibility

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE or related

Master's degree in a relevant field

Strumenti

Ghidra

IDA Pro

BinaryNinja

GDB

JTAG/SWD

Descrizione del lavoro

Battelle’s Columbus, OH office is seeking a Junior Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer/Vulnerability Researcher to join the Cyber research team. You will work hands-on with hardware to reverse engineer embedded systems, extracting firmware and identifying vulnerabilities alongside a close-knit group of researchers.

This role emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to push the cutting edge of embedded security for government and industry clients.