Senior Reverse Engineer

KBR Careers; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 142,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Relocation benefits

Long-term incentives

Discretionary payments

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Senior Reverse Engineer to provide technical leadership across reverse engineering and vulnerability research. You will mentor engineers, guide architectures for hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols, focusing on system-level thinking and mission objectives in defense applications.

The role requires collaboration with customers, staying ahead of emerging techniques, and delivering scalable solutions that support current missions and future requirements, in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Active U.S. government Secret security clearance (or the ability to obtain one)
• 10+ years of experience, including at least 5 years in reverse engineering
• Strong knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, and software development
• Expert-level proficiency in assembly, C/C++, Python
• Experience with reverse engineering tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja) and debuggers
• Knowledge of network protocols, cryptography, and security vulnerabilities
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and customer engagement experience

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of reverse engineers, shaping individual development into defined technical proficiencies
• Conduct and oversee full-scope reverse engineering across hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols
• Design and guide scalable system architectures, tools, frameworks, and methodologies
• Analyze complex system architectures and component interactions to identify vulnerabilities and resilient solutions
• Collaborate directly with customers to understand near-term technical needs and long-term mission objectives
• Communicate technical findings and design decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Research emerging reverse engineering techniques and threat landscapes to inform strategic direction

Skills

Reverse engineering

Team leadership

System architecture

C/C++

Python

Customer engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Debuggers

Job description

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Title

Senior Reverse Engineer

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a Senior Reverse Engineer to provide technical leadership across reverse engineering and vulnerability research efforts. This role emphasizes system-level thinking, architectural judgment, and customer empathy while intentionally developing engineers with defined, mission‑aligned technical proficiencies. The Senior Reverse Engineer designs scalable solutions that leverage industry advances, support current mission objectives, and enable long‑term capability growth and future customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of reverse engineers, intentionally shaping individual development into defined technical proficiencies
• Conduct and oversee full-scope reverse engineering across hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols
• Design and guide scalable system architectures, tools, frameworks, and methodologies
• Analyze complex system architectures and component interactions to identify vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and resilient solution opportunities
• Collaborate directly with customers to understand near-term technical needs and long-term mission objectives
• Communicate technical findings and design decisions clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Research emerging reverse engineering techniques and threat landscapes to inform strategic technical direction

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Security Clearance: Must have an active U.S. government Secret security clearance, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
• 10+ years of experience, including at least 5 years in reverse engineering
• Strong knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, and software development
• Expert-level proficiency in assembly, C/C++, Python, and related languages
• Advanced experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, and debuggers
• Knowledge of network protocols, cryptography, and security vulnerabilities
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and customer engagement experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hardware reverse engineering, firmware analysis, and embedded systems
• Embedded system emulation, hardware-in-the-loop development, or creation of reusable test harnesses
• Published research or presentations at security conferences

Basic Compensation

Basic Compensation: $142,000 - $195,000 (For Beavercreek, OH Only)

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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