Junior Reverse Engineer - Cyber Defense & Hardware Analysis

KBR, Inc; Beavercreek, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Junior Reverse Engineer to join our Cyberwarfare team in Beavercreek, OH. You will dissect hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols to understand behavior and identify weaknesses.

You will develop proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate impact and work with cross-functional teams to implement security solutions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 0–7 years of reverse engineering experience, and proficiency in assembly, C/C++, Python.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0–7 years of reverse engineering or security-related experience.
• Proficiency in assembly, C/C++, Python, and debugging tools.
• Knowledge of network protocols and security concepts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-scope reverse engineering of hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols.
• Analyze components and architectures to understand functionality.
• Identify vulnerabilities and potential attack vectors.
• Develop tools and scripts to automate reverse engineering workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document findings for stakeholders.

Skills

Assembly language

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Networking knowledge

Security concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Hardware reverse engineering tools

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Junior Reverse Engineer to join our Cyberwarfare team in Beavercreek, OH. You will dissect hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols to understand behavior and identify weaknesses.

You will develop proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate impact and work with cross-functional teams to implement security solutions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 0–7 years of reverse engineering experience, and proficiency in assembly, C/C++, Python.