Lead Vulnerability Researcher: Embedded Security Leader

Socket.dev; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

GrammaTech seeks a Lead Vulnerability Researcher to guide investigations across hardware, software, and operations, and to mentor junior engineers. The role requires on-site support at the Linthicum, MD site or our Herndon HQ in VA, with a focus on identifying vulnerabilities and developing effective countermeasures.

You will lead PoC development, reverse engineer embedded systems, and produce detailed reports for mission impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS/CE or related field with required years of experience.
• Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s with 8+ years.
• Relevant experience: vulnerability analysis, reverse-engineering, pentesting, info assurance, or systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead vulnerability identification across hardware, software, and operational contexts.
• Develop PoC code for identified vulnerabilities.
• Reverse‑engineer embedded systems to find risks.
• Review source code for vulnerabilities and risks.
• Analyze vulnerability impacts on mission outcomes.

Skills

C/C++

Python

ISA knowledge

Linux CLI

Reverse engineering

Education

PhD in Computer Science or Computer/Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

Emulators

Fuzzers

GDB

WinDbg

Job description

GrammaTech seeks a Lead Vulnerability Researcher to guide investigations across hardware, software, and operations, and to mentor junior engineers. The role requires on-site support at the Linthicum, MD site or our Herndon HQ in VA, with a focus on identifying vulnerabilities and developing effective countermeasures.

You will lead PoC development, reverse engineer embedded systems, and produce detailed reports for mission impact.