Senior Embedded Security Software Engineer

Grammatech; Herndon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid holidays and PTO

Merit increases and bonus potential

Job summary

GrammaTech in Herndon, VA is seeking a Senior Embedded Security Software Engineer to join our team, with options for Linthicum, MD or Herndon, VA. The role focuses on reverse engineering, firmware analysis, and building out emulation environments to support forward development of complex wireless and embedded systems.

The ideal candidate has strong C/C++ and Python skills, hands-on experience with Ghidra/IDA/Binary Ninja, and experience with QEMU-based emulation.

Qualifications

• Low-level software development in C/C++ and Python scripting in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to reverse engineering and forward development of complex wireless and embedded systems.

Skills

C/C++

Python scripting

Linux CLI

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

QEMU

Job description

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Senior Embedded Security Software Engineer

Herndon, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1016

GrammaTech is actively seeking a Senior Embedded Security Software Engineer to join our team in Linthicum, Maryland or Herndon, VA. Our team is composed of intellectual individuals, passionate about embedded software development, firmware reverse engineering, and low-level system testing. The team is growing and looking for someone with an embedded systems and firmware analysis background who has an understanding of how to perform light reverse engineering to map out undocumented targets and facilitate forward development inside an emulation environment.

What you will do:

• Contribute directly to delivering technical tasks focused on the reverse engineering and forward development of complex wireless and embedded systems.
• Support critical government customers by executing routine binary and file system analysis to help our team map out undocumented target architectures.
• Operate under moderate supervision, making decisions based on precedent and established company policies.
• Follow team practices to translate reverse engineering insights into functional software, enabling successful firmware rehosting and expansion within custom emulation environments.

What you will need (basic qualifications):

• Core Development & Scripting: Demonstrated programmatic competency developing low-level software in C/C++ and writing functional Python scripts for automation within Linux command-line environments.
• Reverse Engineering Tooling: Practical experience performing light architectural reverse engineering or control-flow analysis on firmware images using tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja.
• Emulation & Rehosting: Hands-on experience configuring or modifying embedded binaries to support successful firmware rehosting within emulation frameworks like QEMU.

Nice to have (preferred):

• Automated Reversing scripts: Experience utilizing the Ghidra API or Binary Ninja API to write basic scripts that automate binary or file system analysis tasks.
• Hardware Interfaces: Foundational knowledge or exposure to hardware debugging tools (such as JTAG or SWD) or interacting with Software Defined Radio (SDR) frameworks.
• Embedded Operating Systems: Prior experience developing software or compiling code for Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or customized embedded Linux environments.
• DevOps & Integration: Familiarity with DevOps best practices, software protection mechanisms, or binary fuzzing infrastructure.

Security Clearance:

• Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance for Herndon VA, Polygraph is required for our Maryland location

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $130,000–$190,000 annually. This range reflects the Company's good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the scope and level of the role, relevant experience, technical expertise, education, and other job-related qualifications.

GrammaTech offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; and a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions. Employees are also eligible for paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), sick and personal leave, annual merit increases, and performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; life insurance; and a 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
• Employees are also eligible for paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), sick and personal leave, annual merit increases, and performance-based bonus opportunities.

GrammaTech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. GrammaTech is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources.