Vulnerability Research Engineer

Vulnerability Research Engineer
Washington DC
Annual Salary from $125,000

MUST:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
5+ years of professional experience in reverse engineering, binary analysis, malware analysis, or low-level software/firmware analysis.
Hands-on experience with disassemblers and debuggers (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja; Win Dbg/gdb/lldb).
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; working knowledge of assembly (x86/x64, ARM, or similar).

Experience with embedded systems and common interfaces (e.g., UART/JTAG/SWD; SPI/I2C) and interpreting logs/telemetry.
Ability to communicate technical findings effectively in writing and in technical reviews.

DUTIES:
Reverse engineer compiled software and firmware to understand behavior, interfaces, and system-level implementation.
Use static and dynamic analysis (disassembly, debugging, tracing, emulation) to map control flow, data structures, protocols, and algorithms.
Develop and maintain custom tools/scripts (primarily Python and C/C++) to automate analysis, extract parameters, and validate hypotheses.
Design and implement lightweight test & instrumentation software to control assets, collect telemetry, and support test and evaluation events.
Document findings in clear technical reports, including diagrams, evidence, limitations, and recommended next steps.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineers (EW, RF/DSP, embedded, test) to translate reverse-engineering results into actionable engineering decisions. Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. “Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act“.