Senior Cyber Reverse Engineer (TS Clearance)

STR; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 204,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

STR is seeking a Principal Software Reverse Engineer with a passion for researching vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems. This onsite role requires a Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

You will lead teams and apply advanced binary analysis to real-world defense challenges. Ideal candidates have 15+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree, strong assembly language skills, and experience with tools like IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, and Ghidra.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• U.S. citizenship required by Government for clearance.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Reverse engineer complex software/firmware targets across Windows/Linux and embedded platforms.
• Develop automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions.
• Perform vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, and mitigation on challenging targets.
• Document, present, and communicate research to customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Binary analysis

Leadership

C/C++

Python

Assembly languages

Vulnerability research

Exploit development

Reverse engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/Cybersecurity

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

Job description

STR is seeking a Principal Software Reverse Engineer with a passion for researching vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems. This onsite role requires a Top Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.

You will lead teams and apply advanced binary analysis to real-world defense challenges. Ideal candidates have 15+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree, strong assembly language skills, and experience with tools like IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, and Ghidra.