Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer – Embedded Exploit

Parsons; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer to support advanced R&D contracts for the U.S. Government.

You will work on a small, highly technical team performing vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploit development across hardware, firmware, and software targets. The role is based onsite at the Cromulence-Parsons office in Melbourne, Florida, on Florida's Space Coast, with work in both classified and unclassified environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 8+ years of professional related experience; Master’s may substitute for 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability research and reverse engineering on embedded systems.
• Analyze software, firmware, binaries, protocols, and system behavior for exploitable vulnerabilities.
• Develop, test, and integrate cyber tools and exploits.
• Document findings and collaborate with researchers and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior researchers and guide technical approaches.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Reverse engineering

Vulnerability research

Exploit development

Networking fundamentals

Operating system fundamentals

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical field

Master's degree considered in lieu of 4 years' experience

Tools

Ghidra

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Job description

Parsons is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer to support advanced R&D contracts for the U.S. Government.

You will work on a small, highly technical team performing vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and exploit development across hardware, firmware, and software targets. The role is based onsite at the Cromulence-Parsons office in Melbourne, Florida, on Florida's Space Coast, with work in both classified and unclassified environments.