Software Reverse Engineer

Valence Vector Labs, LLC; Aberdeen (MD); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Valence Vector Labs, LLC seeks a Software Reverse Engineer to support a United States Government customer. The role involves reverse engineering software, analyzing malware, and supporting exploitation efforts on hardware targets.

Required are active security clearances, strong hardware/software skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software reverse engineering or technical exploitation.
• AA/2-year technical degree with 5+ years experience, or HS diploma with 15+ years.
• Software Engineering degree is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in hardware/software systems; read schematics and use microscopes.
• Autonomy, precision, and ability to work under tight confidentiality.

Responsabilités

• Target Revision Control & Archiving: document variations across hardware revisions and software versions.
• Firmware Extraction: retrieve and archive firmware binaries from microcontrollers and memory chips.
• Software Behavior Mapping: map features and state machines of undocumented host-side software.
• System Fault Isolation: identify and isolate faults within hardware, OS, and software.
• Compliance & Operations: adhere to company policies and security regulations.

Connaissances

Software reverse engineering

Technical exploitation

Schematics reading

Microscopy operation

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Formation

AA/2-year technical degree

High School Diploma / GED with 15+ years

Software Engineering degree preferred

Outils

Microscopy equipment

Schematic reading

Description du poste

Work Setup: On-site.

Job Overview

On behalf of our client, Valence Vector Labs LLC - an engineering and consulting company specializing in hardware penetration and vulnerability analysis - we are seeking a skilled Software Reverse Engineer to support a United States Government customer.

Valence Vector Labs relentlessly attacks security-hardened, hardware targets to extract critical data from vehicles, unmanned aerial systems, computers, mobile phones, and other storage systems. In this role, you will conduct software exploitation activities, including reverse engineering of unmanned systems, development support, and malware analysis efforts to fulfill priority technical exploitation requirements.

Essential Functions

• Target Revision Control & Archiving: Establish systematic tracking, numbering, and delta-mapping frameworks to document variations across multiple hardware revisions and software versions within fielded device families.
• Firmware Extraction: Retrieve and archive existing compiled firmware binaries directly from physical microcontrollers and memory chips using physical extraction methods to ensure software configuration control.
• Software Behavior Mapping: Perform operational black-box analysis on undocumented host-side software applications to map features, state machines, and operational parameters; capture findings in comprehensive Software User & Operator Guides to sustain operator readiness.
• System Fault Isolation: Identify and isolate equipment, system faults, and errors within hardware components, operating systems, and software that may represent potential problem sets.
• Compliance & Operations: Adhere to company policies, procedures, and security regulations while performing related duties as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

Clearance & Security

• Active Secret Clearance with eligibility to obtain a Top-Secret / SCI Clearance.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of relevant software reverse engineering or technical exploitation experience.
• Educational Background Options:
• Associate Degree (AA) or 2-year Technical School degree with 5+ years of experience.
• High School Diploma / GED with 15+ years of relevant experience.
• Degree in Software Engineering is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in computer hardware and software systems; ability to read electronic schematics and work under optical microscopes.
• Autonomy & Precision: Demonstrated ability to operate highly sensitive laboratory equipment with minimal supervision.
• Teamwork & Leadership: Ability to motivate, lead, and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary technical team.
• Communication & Engagement: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to individuals at all levels and fields.
• Adaptability & Discipline: Self-motivated, flexible, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple projects under tight timelines with absolute confidentiality and integrity.
• Continuous Learning: Proactive in keeping current with emerging technical tools, exploitation techniques, and domain knowledge.

Physical Demands

• Sedentary role involving extended periods of computer, screen, and specialized electronic equipment use.
• Fine finger dexterity required for keyboarding and detailed technical tasks.