Vulnerability Research Engineer
Integration Innovation, Inc.2 years ago
Washington, DC, USASenior
Base Salary
$115k - $181k/yr
Responsibilities
- Reverse engineer compiled software and firmware to understand behavior, interfaces, and system-level implementation.
- Perform static and dynamic analysis using disassembly, debugging, tracing, and emulation.
- Develop and maintain Python and C/C++ tools and scripts for automated analysis, parameter extraction, and hypothesis validation.
- Design and implement test and instrumentation software to control assets, collect telemetry, and support test and evaluation events.
- Document findings in technical reports with diagrams, evidence, limitations, and recommended next steps.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary electronic warfare, RF/DSP, embedded, and test engineers.
- Present technical findings in reviews and customer-facing reports or briefings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of professional experience in reverse engineering, binary analysis, malware analysis, or low-level software or firmware analysis.
- Hands-on experience with disassemblers and debuggers such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, WinDbg, gdb, or lldb.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
- Working knowledge of assembly, including x86/x64, ARM, or similar architectures.
- Experience with embedded systems, interfaces such as UART, JTAG, SWD, SPI, and I2C, and interpretation of logs and telemetry.
- Ability to communicate technical findings effectively in writing and technical reviews.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required; TS/SCI is preferred.
- Preferred qualifications include a relevant master’s degree or equivalent advanced experience, electronic warfare or RF/DSP experience, FPGA/DSP-adjacent development, hardware/software integration, test automation, and customer-facing reporting or briefing experience.
Benefits
- 100% team member ownership with long-term financial security, job security, professional growth, and a strong company culture.
- Excellent insurance coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Generous paid time off.
- Health and wellness incentives.
- Tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Opportunities to give back through i3 Cares.