Senior Reverse Engineer

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

Job summary

KBR in Beavercreek, OH seeks a Senior Reverse Engineer to provide technical leadership across reverse engineering and vulnerability research efforts, shaping defense systems and space capabilities.

You will mentor engineers, conduct full-scope reverse engineering across hardware, firmware, software and network protocols, and guide scalable architectures and methodologies with customers to meet mission objectives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field required.
• Must have an active U.S. government Secret security clearance (citizen only).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of reverse engineers, shaping individual development toward technical proficiency.
• Oversee full-scope reverse engineering across hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols.
• Design and guide scalable architectures, tools, frameworks, and methodologies.
• Analyze complex systems to identify vulnerabilities and resilient solutions.
• Collaborate directly with customers to align near‑term needs with long‑term goals.
• Communicate findings clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Research emerging reverse engineering techniques and threat landscapes to guide direction.

Skills

Assembly

C/C++

Python

Networking protocols

Team leadership

Customer engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Debuggers

Job description

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: $142,000 - $195,000 (For Beavercreek, OH Only) The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

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’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.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
• We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function.
• Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.