Software Reverse Engineer

Job overview

The Software Reverse Engineer role is onsite in Arlington, VA, with an annual salary range of $112,000–$154,000. STR conducts advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. The engineer analyzes software and firmware to characterize systems and identify vulnerabilities, develops analysis tools and cybersecurity solutions, and works with multidisciplinary teams. The role contributes research and technical capabilities to real-world national security challenges.

What you'll do

• Reverse engineer software and firmware targets
• develop and apply automated reverse-engineering and binary-analysis tools
• characterize protocols, interfaces, and system functionality
• develop cybersecurity solutions
• perform vulnerability weaponization, exploit and payload development, and mitigation
• document, demonstrate, and present research.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

software reverse engineer

full-time

arlington va

str

cybersecurity

binary analysis

firmware analysis

vulnerability research

exploit development

active top secret clearance

$112k–$154k

national security

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship eligibility, plus a relevant degree or equivalent experience. The posting specifies onsite work.

About the employer

STR is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.