Security Researcher: Vulnerability & Embedded Systems

Research Innovations Inc; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Security Researcher to independently explore and exploit complex systems, from kernels to embedded platforms, for defense applications.

This full-time role requires strong low-level skills, reverse engineering expertise, and proficiency in Python and C, with tools like IDA, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required or upgradeable. Locations include St. Petersburg, FL, Melbourne, FL, or San Antonio, TX.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in low-level systems concepts (memory layout, CPU basics, OS internals).
• Completed coursework, projects, internships, or entry-level work in reverse engineering, binary analysis, or vulnerability discovery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis on applications, OS components, and embedded systems with guidance from senior researchers.
• Identify attack surfaces, analyze in-memory behavior, and document findings.
• Create simple PoC exploits or scripts to validate discovered vulnerabilities.
• Support research on mobile devices, firmware, and embedded platforms.
• Collaborate with teammates, participate in design discussions, and contribute to tooling.
• Communicate results clearly and improve documentation.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Low-level systems concepts

Python

C

OS internals

Vulnerability discovery

Education

Coursework / internships involving reverse engineering

Tools

IDA

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Debuggers

Job description

Research Innovations, Inc. is seeking a Security Researcher to independently explore and exploit complex systems, from kernels to embedded platforms, for defense applications.

This full-time role requires strong low-level skills, reverse engineering expertise, and proficiency in Python and C, with tools like IDA, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required or upgradeable. Locations include St. Petersburg, FL, Melbourne, FL, or San Antonio, TX.