Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer
Two Six Technologies2 months ago
Herndon, VA, USASenior
Base Salary
$112k - $168k/yr
Responsibilities
- Reverse engineer network devices and embedded systems to identify vulnerabilities and assess their security impact.
- Develop proof-of-concept exploits and maintain organized, maintainable codebases.
- Apply agentic AI systems, automated exploit synthesis tools, LLM-driven fuzzers, and autonomous security agents to firmware red-teaming and vulnerability research.
- Analyze firmware, software protections, binaries, and protocols for security flaws.
- Develop and use custom tools for software and firmware binary analysis.
- Collaborate with CNO developers, vulnerability researchers, and hardware engineers to solve complex technical challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience developing, debugging, and scripting in C/C++ and Python in Linux command-line environments, including low-level programming, memory management, and system interaction.
- Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research using tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
- Experience or familiarity with agentic AI systems applied to red-teaming, automated vulnerability research, or hardware and firmware analysis.
- Expertise in one or more areas including ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, RTOS, firmware rehosting with QEMU, fuzzing, exploit development, binary obfuscation, wireless protocols, radio signal analysis, file system forensics, or fault injection.
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include embedded C/C++ development, cryptographic security, secure boot, JTAG/SWD, SDR, digital or RF signal processing, side-channel analysis, AI-assisted security paradigms, and client-facing technical experience.
- Ability to work daily in the Herndon, Virginia office.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement benefits and paid leave.
- Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.
- Fully onsite work in Herndon, Virginia.
About Two Six Technologies
Two Six Technologies builds cybersecurity, information operations, data science, and microelectronics software and hardware for U.S. national-security customers, delivering deployable products and applied R&D. Its portfolio spans secure communications, hardware security, and analytics, sold primarily through government contracts. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the company’s customers have included DARPA, the Department of State, U.S. Cyber Command, and the Department of Homeland Security.