Principal Software Reverse Engineer/Vulnerability Researcher

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Indialantic (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Technologies, LLC in Melbourne, FL is seeking highly skilled engineers to join CODEX (Cyber Offense and Defense Experts). You will work on vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO/CNE development, hardware emulation, and data analytics to support national security missions.

The role involves advanced analysis, debugging, and developing software with tools like IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, and angr. A Top Secret Clearance is required with SAP eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field; 10 years of tech experience.
• Solid software development knowledge in C, C++ or Python; Windows or Linux familiarity; Assembly (x86/x64).
• Active Top Secret Clearance with capability to obtain SAP.

Responsibilities

• Extract SW and FW from embedded platforms and systems.
• Use program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools.
• Document results and communicate with teams and customers.
• Engage in field tests on modified platforms for validation.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Windows OS

Linux OS

Assembly (x86/x64)

Top Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science in CS/CE/EE

Master's Degree in CS/Physics/related STEM

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

windbg

angr

BAP

Job description

Job Summary

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

CODEX (Cyber Offense and Defense Experts) division brings together an elite team of mission-focused industry experts who are well known for their ability to overcome the most advanced technical challenges. The team comprises engineers of multiple disciplines including vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO/CNE development, hardware emulation, system engineering, and data analytics. Our engineers do more than just work with cutting-edge technology-they ensure the missions succeed for the customers! The team offers its engineers the opportunity to advance their careers through mentorship, training, and an expansive technical portfolio that covers every side of cyber.

Job Description

Use advanced systems to find zero-day (O-day) vulnerabilities. Responsible for analyzing, designing, and identifying programmatic behaviors. Have an opportunity to develop, test, and debug software applications. Research data and provide new design ideas for vulnerability techniques. Understands terminologies like debugging and fuzzing and applying it into your work.

Key Responsibilities

• Extraction of SW and FW from embedded electronic platforms and systems.
• Use of program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools (e.g., angr, BAP, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, gdb, Ghidra, windbg)
• Document and communicate approach and results effectively to internal teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Engage in field tests using specially modified platforms for real-world validation of findings.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field at 10 years of practical experience in a technology-related environment
• We require you to have a solid understanding of software development and knowledge in any of the following: C, C++, or Python
• Knowledge of Windows or Linux
• Knowledge of Assembly (x86/x64)
• Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree Computer Science, Physics, or related STEM field.
• Expertise in HW/SW Reverse Engineering, Binary Analysis, and disassemblers.
• Utilizing full system emulation for research and analysis
• Embedded system analysis and HW/SW/FW integration
• Capture the Flag (CTF) experience
• Fuzzer development
• Understanding of network protocols and embedded serial communication links (UART, USB, SPI, ETH, PCIe)
• Commercial and open source forensic analysis tools
• Experience creating custom forensic analysis tools

Work Location

Melbourne Florida

Additional Information

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performing workforce capable of solving the nation's most complex problems.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active Top Secret Clearance.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we'll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.