Senior Vulnerability Researcher — Embedded & Wireless Security

Two-Six-Technologies; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

dental insurance

vision insurance

life insurance

disability insurance

retirement benefits

paid leave

tuition assistance

professional development

Job summary

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to lead reverse engineering of wireless and embedded systems in our Herndon, VA office. You will analyze firmware, develop PoC exploits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams of developers and hardware engineers on complex security challenges.

Ideal candidates bring deep reverse engineering experience, strong C/C++ and Python skills, and familiarity with IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra. A TS/SCI eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in C/C++ and Python under Linux for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
• Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research using IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
• Expertise in firmware analysis, emulation, fuzzing, and exploit development.
• Knowledge of wireless protocols and network fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP).
• Ability to work daily in the Herndon, Virginia office.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical contributor to reverse engineering of wireless and embedded systems.
• Develop proof-of-concept exploits for discovered vulnerabilities.
• Analyze firmware, protections, and wireless protocols to uncover flaws.
• Develop and utilize custom tools to analyze binaries.
• Collaborate with developers, researchers, and hardware engineers in a fast-paced team.
• Solve complex technical challenges with no predefined solutions.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Low-level programming

Reverse engineering

Exploit development

Wireless protocols

Memory analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related

Tools

IDA Pro

Binary Ninja

Ghidra

QEMU

Job description

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Senior Vulnerability Researcher to lead reverse engineering of wireless and embedded systems in our Herndon, VA office. You will analyze firmware, develop PoC exploits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams of developers and hardware engineers on complex security challenges.

Ideal candidates bring deep reverse engineering experience, strong C/C++ and Python skills, and familiarity with IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra. A TS/SCI eligibility is preferred.