Associate Software Reverse Engineer

Job overview

The Associate Software Reverse Engineer role is onsite in Woburn, MA. Compensation is $91,000–$125,000 per year. STR develops advanced research and technology for defense, intelligence, and national security. The engineer analyzes software and firmware to identify vulnerabilities and develop cybersecurity solutions. The work contributes research, tools, and mitigations for complex targets and real-world national security problems.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate software reverse engineer

reverse engineering

cybersecurity

binary analysis

firmware analysis

vulnerability research

exploit development

woburn ma

str

$91k–$125k/year

top secret clearance

c/c++

python

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The position requires the ability to obtain an active Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government. A degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is required.

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.