Mobile Forensics Software Engineer

ManTech; Herndon (AR); On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Learning and Development

Job summary

MANTECH is seeking a Mobile Forensics Software Engineer in Herndon, VA to join a national security-focused team. The role features mobile device and application analysis, software development, reverse engineering, and reporting to support digital forensics and cyber mission requirements.

You will design, develop, test, and maintain tools for forensics workflows, conduct static/dynamic analysis, and collaborate with engineers and mission stakeholders to translate requirements into operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar technical field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, reverse engineering, digital forensics, mobile analysis, or a related technical field
• Experience developing software in Python, C++ or Java used for analysis tooling or systems development
• Experience analyzing software or applications using debugging, reverse engineering, or forensic methodologies
• Familiarity with operating system internals, file systems, application behavior, or low-level software analysis concepts

Responsibilities

• Performing mobile device and application analysis to identify, extract, interpret, and document digital artifacts relevant to forensic and investigative objectives
• Analyzing, reviewing, and reverse engineering software, applications, and binaries of interest to understand behavior, vulnerabilities, and technical characteristics
• Designing, developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining software tools that support mobile forensics, data analysis, and technical exploitation workflows
• Conducting static and dynamic analysis using debuggers, disassemblers, virtual environments, and related engineering or forensic tools to assess application behavior and support mission outcomes
• Producing clear technical reports, documentation, and presentations suitable for technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborating with engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to define technical requirements, improve analytic methods, and transition solutions into operational use

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Reverse engineering

Digital forensics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

High School Diploma with 6+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Debuggers

Disassemblers

Virtual machines

Job description

General information

• Requisition #: R70844
• Locations: USA-VA-Herndon
• Posting Date: 09/18/2026
• Security Clearance Required: Secret
• Remote Type: Onsite
• Time Type: Full time

Description & Requirements

Unlock the secrets of intelligence with MANTECH! Join a dynamic team at the forefront of national security, providing advanced solutions to government intelligence agencies. Since 1968, we’ve been solving the toughest challenges with groundbreaking tech. Explore thrilling projects in Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and Software Development. Elevate your career and make a difference. Your adventure begins now—unleash your potential with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Mobile Forensics Software Engineer to join our team in Herndon, VA. In this role you will support mobile device and application analysis, software development, reverse engineering, and technical reporting in support of digital forensics and cyber mission requirements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performing mobile device and application analysis to identify, extract, interpret, and document digital artifacts relevant to forensic and investigative objectives
• Analyzing, reviewing, and reverse engineering software, applications, and binaries of interest to understand behavior, vulnerabilities, and technical characteristics
• Designing, developing, testing, debugging, and maintaining software tools that support mobile forensics, data analysis, and technical exploitation workflows
• Conducting static and dynamic analysis using debuggers, disassemblers, virtual environments, and related engineering or forensic tools to assess application behavior and support mission outcomes
• Producing clear technical reports, documentation, and presentations suitable for technical and non-technical audiences
• Collaborating with engineers, analysts, and mission stakeholders to define technical requirements, improve analytic methods, and transition solutions into operational use

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar technical field or High School Diploma and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, reverse engineering, digital forensics, mobile analysis, or a related technical field
• Experience developing software in Python, C++ or Java used for analysis tooling or systems development
• Experience analyzing software or applications using debugging, reverse engineering, or forensic methodologies
• Familiarity with operating system internals, file systems, application behavior, or low-level software analysis concepts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with creating technical documentation and clearly communicate findings to varied audiences
• Experience with mobile device forensics, mobile operating systems, mobile application analysis, or mobile data extraction and interpretation
• Experience with static and dynamic analysis tools such as disassemblers, debuggers, hex editors, virtual machines, packet capture tools, or similar technologies
• Experience supporting incident response, malware analysis, computer forensics, or follow‑on analysis to build historical or predictive understanding of cyber events
• Experience developing custom scripts, automation, or software tools to improve forensic workflows and analytic efficiency
• Experience leveraging AI tools or AI‑assisted workflows to improve code development efficiency, accelerate debugging, enhance code quality, or streamline software engineering tasks

Clearance Requirements

Active/current Secret clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph

Physical Requirements

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%

The projected compensation range for this position is $104,200.00-$172,900.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.