Embedded Reverse Engineer

Embedded Reverse Engineer:
All Levels - FUTURE NEED

FUTURE NEED - Not a current vacancy. If you apply, this could be a multi-year process.

Location:
Vienna, VA

The candidate will be primarily focused on conducting software analysis of embedded products. The focus will be on reverse engineering and potentially vulnerability analysis of provided systems via static and/or dynamic tools and techniques. Enablement of potential further analysis, repeatable exploitation processes, feature addition, and technical reporting are also part of day-to-day activities. Embedded application design and testing may also be performed for the target platforms.

• Must be a US citizen (No exceptions!)
• Must be willing and eligible to obtain a US government security clearance
• Must hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or closely related.
• Must have experience with various programming and scripting languages (e.g., C, C++, Assembly, Python, and Bash) to be used in embedded device interaction and prototyping
• Must have experience with various microcontroller/microprocessor architectures and their instruction sets (e.g., ARM, x86)
• Must have experience with static and dynamic analysis and debugging tools and techniques for embedded targets (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, GDB, JTAG, SWD)
• Must have excellent customer service and communication skills as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Must have strong leadership interpersonal and verbal/written communications skills that enable the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Familiarity with various traditional operating systems as well as Real Time Operating Systems (e.g., Windows,
  * nix, VxWorks, QNX, FreeRTOS, Embedded Linux, Windows IoT/Embedded)
• Familiarity with embedded hardware design and low-level communication with peripheral devices at the hardware level (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C)
• Experience researching hardware platform components and reading schematics and datasheets to understand device functionality
• Experience in reverse engineering of embedded systems containing proprietary operating systems or bare metal applications.

• Mission focused work environment
• Subsidized medical/dental/vision insurance
• HSA contributions
• 401k matching
• Holiday and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Monthly WAN parties & quarterly events
• Flexible hours

Remote work is not an option. We do offer relocation assistance. Please see our careers page or inquire with your recruiter about the terms and conditions.

The hourly rate of pay ranges from $43.27 - $96.15.

Please be aware that you are applying for a position to work as a federal contractor. As such, Cipher Tech will require, and your employment will be subject to, such vaccinations as are required by federal, state, and local law requirements.

Be aware that you are applying for a job that requires a U.S. Government Security Clearance. If you do not already hold a US government security clearance, we do have the ability to sponsor, however be advised that this can be a multi-year process. The U.S. government will not issue security clearances to recent users of illegal drugs. On your application to us, you must acknowledge that you have not engaged in any illegal drug use within the past twelve months.

Cipher Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All hiring and employment decisions are made on the basis of business requirements, performance, and merit with no regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, or other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

Salary: $43.27 - $96.15 per hour