Senior Vulnerability Research Engineer - Embedded/OCO

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 192,800 - 289,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Personal growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangement

Option of 9/80 or 4/10 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior Level Vulnerability Research Engineer to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions in Offensive Cyber Operations.

This role requires extensive experience in vulnerability research and reverse engineering across various platforms. The position offers substantial growth opportunities alongside a competitive salary range between $192,800 and $289,200.

Join an inclusive team dedicated to protecting national security with a flexible work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 14 years of programming experience with a B.S. degree, or 12 years with an M.S. degree, or 9 years with a Ph.D.
• Experience with a disassembler for vulnerability research (IDA Pro, Ghidra, etc.).
• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain a Top‑Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research vulnerabilities and perform reverse engineering on embedded systems.
• Plan and conduct vulnerability analysis on user and kernel mode drivers.
• Develop and implement proof of concepts based on research findings.

Skills

Disassembler experience

Programming in C/C++

Fuzzing research techniques

Reverse engineering expertise

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

M.S. in Computer Science or related field

Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Dynamic Memory Instrumentation

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior Level Vulnerability Research Engineer to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions in Offensive Cyber Operations.

This role requires extensive experience in vulnerability research and reverse engineering across various platforms. The position offers substantial growth opportunities alongside a competitive salary range between $192,800 and $289,200.

Join an inclusive team dedicated to protecting national security with a flexible work arrangement.