Senior Embedded Reverse Engineer - Offensive Cyber

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Laurel (MD)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 245,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks engineers to advance reverse engineering of complex embedded systems, uncover vulnerabilities, and contribute to offensive cyber capabilities supporting national security. The role involves working with hardware and software in labs dedicated to mission-critical systems across defense, space, and maritime domains.

You will collaborate with government sponsors, apply AI to reverse engineering, and pursue innovative research while

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
1 year of relevant professional experience.
Experience with software debuggers and static analysis tools (Ghidra, IDA, Binary Ninja).
Proficient with one or more programming languages.
Experience reading and writing assembly.
Knowledge of Unix/Linux and embedded systems toolchains.
Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret (and TS/SCI + polygraph) if required.

Responsibilities

Reverse engineer mission-relevant systems, discover vulnerabilities, and develop exploits.
Collaborate in labs for embedded systems and foreign materiel.
Understand operational significance across domains like missile defense, space, and maritime systems.
Partner with government sponsors to build offensive cyber capabilities.
Explore automation techniques for reverse engineering and exploit development.
Propose new technical approaches and research directions.
Share knowledge to help teammates grow.