Vulnerability Research and Reverse Engineer; Onsite

Nightwing delivers advanced cyber, data, systems integration, and intelligence support services to the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

• Competitive salaries and medical, dental, and vision plans
• Child, elderly and dependent-care programs
• Mental health resources
• Tuition assistance and employee discount programs
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work schedules (where applicable)
• Peer recognition, reward system, and performance-based bonuses

Vulnerability Researcher / Reverse Engineer

Engage in the full life cycle of emulation, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and CNO/CNE tool development for various operating systems. Analyze source code to identify vulnerabilities, conduct vulnerability research, develop and modify complex classified and unclassified software applications, and produce deliverables for real-world use with short turnaround times. Work in small teams, collaborate closely with customers, and rapidly enhance capabilities or resolve issues in existing tools.

• TS/SCI clearance
• Practical knowledge of project execution
• Ability to develop and enhance software tools
• Understanding of low-level programming concepts and stack frames, calling conventions, and memory management
• Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, routing protocols, or others)
• Experience with source control management tools
• Experience with assembly language (x86/64, ARM, PPC, MIPS)

• Proficiency in C/C++/Python
• Experience with full-system emulation for research and analysis
• Reverse engineering using IDA, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others)
• Experience with Linux or other OS reversing

TS/SCI clearance required. Qualified applicants must be U.S. citizens and will be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information.

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (preferred) and typically five years of related experience, or an advanced degree with three years of experience.

Eligible for an employee referral award. All eligibility requirements must be met to receive the award.

Not relocation eligible. Relocation assistance not available.

Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.