Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) – Software Engineer: Vulnerability Research - Reverse Engine[...]

Northrop Grumman; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative team at a leading global security company, where you'll tackle national security challenges through cutting-edge software engineering. This role offers the chance to work on reverse engineering and vulnerability research, contributing to projects that safeguard our nation. You'll collaborate with talented professionals in a dynamic environment that values creativity and diversity. With opportunities for professional growth and the potential for a full-time position after your internship, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact while developing your skills in a supportive setting. Embrace the future of technology and engineering with us!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Discretionary Bonus

Company Paid Holidays

Savings Plan

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• US Citizenship with active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Experience in reverse engineering or vulnerability analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-level software and systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers for system planning and design.
• Ensure software standards are met and documented.

Skills

C/C++ Programming

Reverse Engineering

Vulnerability Analysis

Systems Design

Multidisciplinary Research

Education

BS in STEM (Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics)

MS in STEM (Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics)

Tools

IDA Pro

BinaryNinja

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

NG- Military Internship Program Description:

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

Responsibilities for this internship position are:

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman – Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals

Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.

Objectives

Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission “Defining Possible” on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome

Offer transitioning service members a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:

1. Has served at least 180 days on active duty
2. Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
3. Will receive an honorable discharge
4. Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
5. Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
6. Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Job Description:

Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Software Engineer or Principal Software Engineer: Vulnerability Research - Reverse Engineering to join our team in San Antonio, Texas, where you’ll get to lead the development of solutions to national security threats with products that may involve kernel development, reverse engineering or vulnerability research of network and communication systems.

Essential Functions:

1. Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs low level software and systems that contain logical solutions.
2. Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of electronic data processing systems for product and commercial software.
3. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls; prepares operating instructions; designs and develops compilers and assemblers, utility programs, and operating systems.
4. Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Software Engineer Level: BS degree in STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Physics, or Electrical Engineering and 2 years of software engineering experience; MS degree with 0 years of experience; or an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
2. Principal Software Engineer Level: BS degree in STEM discipline such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Math, Physics, or Electrical Engineering and 5 years of software engineering experience; MS degree with 3 years of experience; or an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
3. US Citizenship with active DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance
4. Experience in reverse engineering or vulnerability analysis.
5. Demonstrated software programming experience in C/C++.
6. Familiarity with disassemblers such as IDA Pro, BinaryNinja, or others.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Understanding of secure / insecure programming concepts (format string vulnerabilities, heap overflows, etc.).

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Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

Salary Range 2: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.