Reverse Engineer (All Levels)

Adaptic LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Adaptic LLC is seeking a Reverse Engineer to analyze software, deconstruct technologies, and identify vulnerabilities across systems in support of mission needs.

You'll work across software and hardware topics, using tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on high-impact, mission-driven analysis.

Active TS/SCI with polygraph is required. Prior experience in low-level programming, assembly language, and malware analysis is preferred.

Qualifications

• All positions require an active TS/SCI with polygraph.
• Experience with low-level programming and assembly language.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or similar languages.
• Experience using reverse engineering tools and techniques.
• Strong understanding of system internals (operating systems, memory, binaries).
• Experience analyzing complex or malicious code and identifying vulnerabilities.
• Familiarity with networking concepts and how systems communicate.
• Ability to problem-solve in complex, mission-driven environments.
• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Responsibilities

• Performing reverse engineering and debugging on software, binaries, and system components.
• Identifying software defects, vulnerabilities, and potential exploitation paths.
• Researching open-source and emerging vulnerabilities to assess system risk.
• Developing methods and techniques to determine if running software is vulnerable.
• Analyzing malicious binaries, malware, and adversary techniques.
• Supporting identification of risks and providing mitigation strategies.
• Working with low-level code, including assembly and compiled languages.
• Leveraging industry-standard reverse engineering tools (e.g., Ghidra, IDA Pro, debuggers).
• Analyzing system behavior across operating systems, memory, and processes.
• Supporting development of proof-of-concept code, scripts, or analysis artifacts.
• Automating reverse engineering and analysis workflows where possible.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support mission objectives.

Skills

Low-level programming

Assembly language

C/C++/Python

Reverse engineering

System internals

Malicious code analysis

Networking concepts

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Debuggers

Job description

Break What Others Can't: Join us as a Reverse Engineer!

At Adaptic, reverse engineers dive beneath the surface-analyzing software, uncovering vulnerabilities, and understanding systems at their core. Supporting the DoD and Intelligence Community, you'll help expose how technologies work, where they break, and how they can be leveraged to support mission needs.

Whether you're early in your career or leading advanced analysis efforts, we're looking for Reverse Engineers at all levels who are curious, analytical, and driven to solve complex technical challenges.

Your Impact

You'll work across software and systems to analyze, deconstruct, and understand technologies at a fundamental level. Day-to-day, that can look like:

• Performing reverse engineering and debugging on software, binaries, and system components
• Identifying software defects, vulnerabilities, and potential exploitation paths
• Researching open-source and emerging vulnerabilities to assess system risk
• Developing methods and techniques to determine if running software is vulnerable
• Analyzing malicious binaries, malware, and adversary techniques
• Supporting identification of risks and providing mitigation strategies
• Working with low-level code, including assembly and compiled languages
• Leveraging industry-standard reverse engineering tools (e.g., Ghidra, IDA Pro, debuggers)
• Analyzing system behavior across operating systems, memory, and processes
• Supporting development of proof-of-concept code, scripts, or analysis artifacts
• Automating reverse engineering and analysis workflows where possible
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support mission objectives

Qualifications

• All positions require an active TS/SCI with polygraph
• Experience with low-level programming and assembly language
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python, or similar languages
• Experience using reverse engineering tools and techniques
• Strong understanding of system internals (operating systems, memory, binaries)
• Experience analyzing complex or malicious code and identifying vulnerabilities
• Familiarity with networking concepts and how systems communicate
• Ability to problem-solve in complex, mission-driven environments
• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Nice to Have

• Experience with malware analysis, IOC/APT analysis, and signature development (YARA, SNORT)
• Experience with exploit development or vulnerability research
• Experience developing software for embedded systems or firmware analysis
• Experience automating reverse engineering tasks or workflows
• Familiarity with CNO environments, tools, or methodologies
• Experience with packet analysis, traffic inspection, or network-based analysis
• Exposure to version control or collaborative development environments

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