3 months ago
Woburn, MA, USASenior
Base Salary
$134k - $184k/yr
Responsibilities
- Reverse engineer complex software and firmware targets, including Windows/Linux binaries and embedded systems using non-traditional architectures and operating systems.
- Develop and apply automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and target functionality.
- Develop offensive cyber solutions, including vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation.
- Document, demonstrate, and present research findings while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Solve challenging cyber-physical systems problems supporting national security.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field plus a minimum of five years of relevant experience.
- An MS or PhD with equivalent work experience may also be considered.
- Ability to obtain an active Top Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government.
- Experience with binary analysis of software or firmware and disassembly tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including C, C++, or Python.
- Proficiency in one or more assembly languages, including x86 or ARM.
- Understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals such as memory layout and calling conventions.
- Preferred qualifications include vulnerability research, exploit development, implant or software patch development, binary emulation, firmware analysis, custom emulation tools, disassembler/decompiler development, protocol analysis, and operating system internals.
Benefits
- Full-time onsite position.
- Work locations are available near Boston, Massachusetts; Arlington, Virginia; Dayton, Ohio; Melbourne, Florida; and Carlsbad, California.
- Collaborative learning environment supporting deep technical understanding and recognizing team contributions.
- Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodation support.
About STR
STR develops cyber, electronic warfare, sensing, and AI/ML systems and analytics for U.S. defense and intelligence customers, delivering R&D services, prototypes, and fielded capabilities. The privately held, employee-owned company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, with sites near Boston, Arlington (VA), Dayton (OH), Melbourne (FL), and Carlsbad (CA). Work spans RF, sonar, radar, command-and-control, and ISR, including subsea sensors and signal processing.