Senior Embedded Security Researcher

Grammatech; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Sick leave

Personal leave

Merit increases

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

GrammaTech in Herndon, VA is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to advance reverse engineering and vulnerability research across embedded systems, software, and operational processes. Working alongside reverse engineers and security researchers, you’ll identify vulnerabilities, analyze attack vectors, and assess operational impacts for critical systems.

This on-site role requires regular on-site support at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site or headquarters in Herndon, VA, and includes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Associate’s with 7+ years.
• Experience in computer/information systems design/development and security fields.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and at least one ISA (x86/ARM/MIPS).
• Proficiency with Linux command-line environments.
• Experience using a decompiler (IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Ghidra).
• Experience using vulnerability research tools such as emulators or fuzzers.
• Experience using a software debugger (GDB or WinDbg).

Responsibilities

• Identify vulnerabilities and attack vectors across hardware, software, procedures, logistics, and physical security.
• Develop PoC code for identified vulnerabilities.
• Reverse‑engineer embedded systems to identify vulnerabilities.
• Review source code for risks and vulnerabilities.
• Analyze vulnerability effects on mission outcomes and operations.
• Compare attack techniques and propose countermeasures.
• Produce reports, briefings, and perspectives on attacks.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide research methodology.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

emulators

fuzzers

GDB

WinDbg

Job description

GrammaTech in Herndon, VA is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to advance reverse engineering and vulnerability research across embedded systems, software, and operational processes. Working alongside reverse engineers and security researchers, you’ll identify vulnerabilities, analyze attack vectors, and assess operational impacts for critical systems.

This on-site role requires regular on-site support at the Linthicum, Maryland customer site or headquarters in Herndon, VA, and includes