Lead Reverse Engineer: Firmware & Wireless Security

Trusted Concepts, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 154,257 - 231,386; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

An advanced technology firm is looking for a Lead Software Reverse Engineer to join their Trusted Electronics & Effects team in Arlington, Virginia. This role requires extensive expertise in low-level programming and vulnerability research, specifically in C/C++ and assembly, alongside leading research tasks and collaborating with engineers. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and an active Top Secret clearance are essential. This position offers competitive compensation, with a salary range between $154,257 and $231,386 USD annually.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a similar technical role.
• Extensive experience with C/C++, Python, and Assembly.
• Proven expertise in reverse engineering with standard tools.
• Experience leading a team and managing project schedules.
• Technical proficiency in ARM, MIPS, PowerPC firmware analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead research tasks and direct task prioritization.
• Reverse engineer systems to detect vulnerabilities.
• Develop maintainable proof-of-concept exploits.
• Analyze firmware and software protections with autonomy.
• Collaborate as a technical lead with developers and engineers.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Assembly

Vulnerability research

Python scripting

Linux command-line

Team leadership

Firmware analysis

Reverse engineering tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

Wireshark

tcpdump

JTAG/SWD

SDR frameworks

Job description

An advanced technology firm is looking for a Lead Software Reverse Engineer to join their Trusted Electronics & Effects team in Arlington, Virginia. This role requires extensive expertise in low-level programming and vulnerability research, specifically in C/C++ and assembly, alongside leading research tasks and collaborating with engineers. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and an active Top Secret clearance are essential. This position offers competitive compensation, with a salary range between $154,257 and $231,386 USD annually.