Tools & Techniques Research Engineer

Apogee; Patterson Township (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apogee Engineering seeks a Tools & Techniques Research Engineer to provide research engineering support across software, hardware, and complex devices for FME, including reverse engineering and AI/ML integration.

The role involves evaluating ML models, integrating LLMs into workflows, and deploying updates via Git/GitLab and CI/CD pipelines. On-site at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and TS/SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years experience with a bachelor's in science or engineering.
• Strong engineering and software development background.
• Experience in FME or related exploitation domains.

Responsibilities

• Perform reverse engineering of software, hardware, or devices.
• Evaluate, test, and integrate ML models into workflows.
• Use Git/GitLab and CI/CD to package and deploy updates.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to ensure DoD standards.
• Support cross-domain integration and ATO processes.

Skills

Reverse engineering

ML integration

Git/GitLab

CI/CD pipelines

FME

DoD standards

Cross-domain solutions

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

Ghidra

Job description

Overview

Apogee Engineering is seeking a

Apogee Engineering is seeking a Tools & Techniques Research Engineer who p rovides research engineering support across software, hardware, and complex devices for Foreign Material Exploitation (FME), including reverse engineering and AI/ML integration.

• Contingent Upon Contract Award****

Responsibilities

• Perform software, hardware, or complex device reverse engineering using standard FME workflows and tools (e.g., Ghidra).
• Evaluate, test, and integrate ML models and LLMs into engineering workflows (code similarity, binary triage, image artifact reduction).
• Use Git/GitLab and CI/CD pipelines to package and deploy software updates.
• Support networks maintained at different classification levels
• Develop systems architecture documentation and integration plans for multi-classification environments
• Provide technical recommendations on cross-domain solution implementation and security requirements
• Coordinate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with DoD and IC standards
• Support the Authority to Operate (ATO) process for cross-domain solutions

Qualifications

Minimum Experience:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: TS/SCI

Education/Years Of Experience

• 8+ years experience and Bachelors degree in science or engineering.
• Strong engineering and software development background.
• Experience in FME or related exploitation domains.
• Hands-on use of multiple RE tools.

Additional Information

Location: Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH

On-site/Hybrid/Remote: On-site

Travel: Occasional