Senior Reverse Engineer-Lead Security & Systems Architect

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

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