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 plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Reverse Engineer to support reverse engineering and vulnerability research across hardware, firmware, software, and networked systems. In this role, you will focus on strong technical execution, disciplined analysis, and effective collaboration within a team environment.

The Reverse Engineer contributes to vulnerability discovery, tool development, and technical reporting while continuing to deepen technical proficiency and expand experience across mission‑relevant domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 4–9 years of experience in reverse engineering or vulnerability research.
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and embedded software development.
• Proficiency in assembly language or C/C++.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or 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 system components, architectures, and interactions to understand functionality and security posture
• Identify and assess security vulnerabilities, potential attack vectors, and areas for improvement
• Develop tools and scripts to automate and enhance reverse engineering workflows
• Support vulnerability research and proof‑of‑concept development efforts under senior technical guidance
• Research emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and reverse engineering techniques
• Collaborate with reverse engineers, software engineers, and security analysts to support mission objectives
• Document findings and prepare technical reports and briefings for technical and non‑technical audiences
• Mentor junior team members through knowledge sharing and technical collaboration

Skills

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability research

C/C++

Debugging

Network protocols

Cryptography

Security clearance

Education

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

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Binary Ninja

Job description

KBR is seeking a Reverse Engineer to support reverse engineering and vulnerability research across hardware, firmware, software, and networked systems. In this role, you will focus on strong technical execution, disciplined analysis, and effective collaboration within a team environment.

The Reverse Engineer contributes to vulnerability discovery, tool development, and technical reporting while continuing to deepen technical proficiency and expand experience across mission‑relevant domains.