Senior Vulnerability Research & Reverse Engineering

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Indialantic (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks a highly skilled vulnerability research engineer to analyze and exploit zero-day weaknesses in embedded platforms. You will develop, test, and debug software, and propose new vulnerability techniques for real-world missions.

This role requires strong C/C++, Python, assembly skills, and experience with reverse-engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, and debuggers.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with 6 years of practical experience.
• Solid understanding of software development and knowledge in C, C++, or Python; Windows or Linux; and Assembly (x86/x64).
• Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

Responsibilities

• Extraction of SW and FW from embedded electronic platforms and systems.
• Use of program analysis, reverse engineering, and debugging tools (e.g., angr, BAP, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, gdb, Ghidra, windbg).
• Document and communicate approach and results effectively to internal teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Engage in field tests using specially modified platforms for real-world validation of findings.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Windows

Linux

Assembly

Reverse engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

gdb

windbg

angr

BAP

Job description

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC seeks a highly skilled vulnerability research engineer to analyze and exploit zero-day weaknesses in embedded platforms. You will develop, test, and debug software, and propose new vulnerability techniques for real-world missions.

This role requires strong C/C++, Python, assembly skills, and experience with reverse-engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, and debuggers.