Top Secret Cleared Cyber Software Engineer - Kernel/RE

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 113,900 - 170,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Xetron, part of Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems, seeks cleared mid-level Software Engineers in Cincinnati, OH to develop solutions for national security threats. Responsibilities include kernel and network programming, vulnerability research, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Applicants should have a strong background in computer engineering or computer science, with experience in C/C++, SDLC, and debugging tools. The role offers a 9/80 schedule and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• Strong C/C++ programming experience.
• Experience across kernel mode, embedded, or network applications.
• Familiar with SDLC and debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for national security threats, including kernel and network software.
• Perform vulnerability analysis and debugging using tools such as Wireshark, IDA Pro, and Ghidra.
• Engage in reverse engineering and network protocol development.
• Collaborate with engineers to design robust, secure software across OS environments.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Kernel mode

Networking

Reverse engineering

Embedded systems

Debugging tools

Education

BS in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

IDA Pro

Ghidra

Wireshark

JTAG debuggers

QEMU

Job description

Xetron, part of Northrop Grumman's Mission Systems, seeks cleared mid-level Software Engineers in Cincinnati, OH to develop solutions for national security threats. Responsibilities include kernel and network programming, vulnerability research, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Applicants should have a strong background in computer engineering or computer science, with experience in C/C++, SDLC, and debugging tools. The role offers a 9/80 schedule and competitive benefits.