REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• US Citizenship
• Ability to get a security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Expert in embedded C programming.
• Proficient in one or more assembly languages.
• Familiarity with embedded systems architecture, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems.
• Experience with reverse engineering tools and techniques (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, JTAG debugging).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively to find solutions.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices is a plus

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Active US Security Clearance
• Working knowledge of applied cryptography
• Expertise using Xilinx Vivado
• Expertise in additional software programming languages, e.g. Python
• Embedded system design experience
• Operating systems experience

• Deep dive into software, firmware, and hardware components to understand their architecture, functionality, and communication protocols.
• Analyze assembly language, machine code, and source code to decipher complex algorithms, uncover hidden features, and identify security flaws.
• Specialize in identifying vulnerabilities unique to embedded systems, including buffer overflows, stack vulnerabilities, and memory leaks.
• Utilize advanced development/debugging tools, e.g., C compliers, linkers, in-circuit debug, logic analyzers
• Document reverse engineering efforts and results
• Work individually and with a team to complete tasks