Senior Reverse Engineer: Hardware & Firmware Security

KBR Careers; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Reverse Engineer in Beavercreek, OH to advance reverse engineering across hardware, firmware, software, and networks. You will perform deep technical analysis, build automation tools, and contribute to vulnerability research under senior guidance.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous reporting, and ongoing learning across mission‑relevant domains, with eligible candidates potentially pursuing a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field relevant to reverse engineering.
• 4–9 years of experience in reverse engineering or vulnerability research.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, OS, and embedded software development.
• Proficiency in assembly language or C/C++.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools: IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja.
• Familiarity with debugging tools and techniques.
• Experience with network protocols, cryptography, and security vulnerabilities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform full‑scope reverse engineering of hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols.
• Analyze components to understand functionality and security posture.
• Identify vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and areas for improvement.
• Develop tools and scripts to automate reverse engineering workflows.
• Support vulnerability research and PoC development under senior guidance.
• Research emerging threats and techniques in reverse engineering.
• Collaborate with engineers and security analysts to support mission objectives.
• Document findings and prepare technical reports for diverse audiences.
• Mentor junior team members through knowledge sharing.

Skills

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability research

Computer architecture

Operating systems

Embedded software

Assembly language

C/C++

Reverse engineering tools

Debugging tools

Network protocols

Cryptography

Security vulnerabilities

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Graduate degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Job description

KBR is seeking a Reverse Engineer in Beavercreek, OH to advance reverse engineering across hardware, firmware, software, and networks. You will perform deep technical analysis, build automation tools, and contribute to vulnerability research under senior guidance.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous reporting, and ongoing learning across mission‑relevant domains, with eligible candidates potentially pursuing a security clearance.