1 month ago
Woburn, MA, USAMid Level
Base Salary
$112k - $154k/yr
Responsibilities
- Reverse engineer complex software and firmware targets, including Windows/Linux binaries and embedded systems.
- Develop and apply automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality.
- Conduct vulnerability research, exploit and payload development, vulnerability weaponization, and exploit mitigation.
- Develop innovative cybersecurity solutions for challenging cyber-physical system targets.
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary research and development problems involving varied technologies.
- Document, demonstrate, and present research findings.
- Analyze software without source code, including code and data flow, binary formats, protocols, and message structures.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship required by the U.S. Government.
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Experience with binary analysis of software or firmware.
- Experience with 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, embedded systems or firmware analysis, custom emulation tools, disassembler/decompiler modules, operating system internals, and anti-reverse-engineering techniques.
Benefits
- Full-time, fully onsite position.
- Work supports defense, intelligence, cybersecurity, and national security research and development.
- Collaborative learning environment with opportunities for deep technical work.
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.