Onsite Lead Reverse Engineer – Cybersecurity & Exploits

STR; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a Lead Software Reverse Engineer to perform vulnerability research and analysis on cyber-physical systems. This on-site role requires reverse engineering of Windows/Linux binaries and embedded firmware across architectures.

You will develop automated tooling, tackle weaponization and exploit mitigation, document findings, and present research. Candidates must hold an active TS clearance and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance; US citizenship required.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Cybersecurity with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware.
• Proficiency with disassembly tools: IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Ghidra.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and assembly (x86/ARM).

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer software and firmware targets across diverse architectures.
• Develop automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools.
• Advance cybersecurity solutions through research and novel techniques.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to tackle challenging tech problems.
• Document research findings and present results to stakeholders.
• Address real-world security issues with national-security impact.

Skills

Binary analysis

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

C/C++

Python

x86 assembly

ARM assembly

Firmware analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Cybersecurity

MS/PhD with relevant experience

Tools

QEMU

AFL++

Job description

STR is seeking a Lead Software Reverse Engineer to perform vulnerability research and analysis on cyber-physical systems. This on-site role requires reverse engineering of Windows/Linux binaries and embedded firmware across architectures.

You will develop automated tooling, tackle weaponization and exploit mitigation, document findings, and present research. Candidates must hold an active TS clearance and US citizenship.