Principal Software Reverse Engineer/Vulnerability Researcher (Onsite)

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Indialantic (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks a highly skilled vulnerability research engineer to analyze and exploit zero-day weaknesses in embedded platforms. You will develop, test, and debug software, and propose new vulnerability techniques for real-world missions.

This role requires strong C/C++, Python, assembly skills, and experience with reverse-engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, and debuggers.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 6 years of practical experience.
• Solid understanding of software development and knowledge in C, C++, or Python; Windows or Linux; and Assembly (x86/x64).
• Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

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.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Windows

Linux

Assembly

Reverse engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

gdb

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.

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.

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.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active Top Secret Clearance.

Required Qualifications:

Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field at 6 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. 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. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

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.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. 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. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.