Senior Reverse Engineer

Precision Solutions Ag; Leesburg (VA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Solutions, a boutique offense security research firm in the MD/Northern VA area, seeks a Senior Reverse Engineer for leading hardware and software integrity research. The role is hybrid, with potential travel for on-site milestones, and requires collaboration with elite engineers to uncover firmware vulnerabilities and build defensive countermeasures.

Active clearance is preferred or the ability to obtain one; you will mentor juniors, design robust threat detection, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer/electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software or hardware reverse engineering.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for low-level development.
• Expertise in assembly languages such as ARM, MIPS, or x86.
• Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja equivalents.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.
• Familiarity with firmware security and hardware-software interfaces (I2C, UART, SPI).
• Active security clearance preferred or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor engineering teams through reverse engineering cycles to deliver high-impact projects.
• Perform deep-dive static and dynamic analysis to identify flaws in firmware/hardware interfacing software.
• Design exploits to validate security gaps and illustrate risks like privilege escalation or code execution.
• Architect and implement security solutions to detect and thwart advanced threats in real time.
• Develop custom frameworks to automate vulnerability discovery in low-level codebases.
• Navigate complex technical challenges to advance system-wide security architectures.
• Provide expert reporting and occasional on-site support for milestones.
• Communicate technical findings to stakeholders and partners with detailed documentation.
• Participate in hands-on hardware testing requiring presence at facilities.

Skills

Reverse engineering

C/C++

Python

Assembly

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Leadership

I2C/UART/SPI

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Job description

Overview

Senior Reverse Engineer

Location: MD/Northern VA

Hybrid

Clearance: Active security clearance preferred or the ability to obtain one

About Our Client/Role

Highly specialized, boutique offensive security research firm and commercial vendor that serves as the premier global authority on firmware-layer defense. They develop proprietary, bare-metal security software and lead high-stakes research initiatives to protect critical infrastructure, defense assets, and global enterprise hardware from weaponized, low-level exploits. Operating like an elite, zero-bureaucracy research lab, they offer deep practitioners a pure, low-level reverse engineering environment focused on solving the industry's most complex binary-layer challenges.

We are seeking a Senior Reverse Engineer. In this role, you will lead interesting and complex security research initiatives focusing on hardware and software integrity. You will collaborate with other elite engineers to identify firmware-based vulnerabilities and build defensive countermeasures for mission‑critical infrastructure. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge protection mechanisms for global systems while working in a collaborative and technically sophisticated environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and mentor engineering teams through complex reverse engineering cycles to ensure high‑impact project delivery
• Perform deep‑dive static and dynamic analysis to identify flaws in hardware‑interfacing software and firmware
• Design sophisticated exploits to validate security gaps, demonstrating risks like privilege escalation or unauthorized code execution
• Architect and implement robust security solutions designed to detect and thwart advanced persistent threats in realtime
• Engineer custom software frameworks to automate the identification of vulnerabilities within low‑level codebases
• Navigate ambiguous technical challenges to advance the state of the art in system‑wide security architectures
• Provide expert reporting and occasional travel to support on‑site project milestones and hardware analysis
• Communicate highly technical findings to internal stakeholders and external partners through detailed documentation
• Participate in hands‑on hardware testing and project execution requiring physical presence at our specialized facilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in software or hardware reverse engineering
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for low‑level development
• Expertise in assembly languages such as ARM, MIPS, or x86
• Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja equivalent Curiosity and high self‑initiative in a research‑heavy environment
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers
• Familiarity with firmware security, hardware‑software interfaces such as I2C, UART, SPI
• Active security clearance preferred or the ability to obtain one

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

About Us

Northern Virginia‑based Precision Solutions is an expert in staffing solutions for companies of any size that open the door to new opportunities and seek outstanding talent. We pride ourselves on being versatile enough to tailor our relationships to the needs of each individual client, being agile in the fast‑paced marketplace, and being precise in meeting the needs of any company.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Precision Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.