Cyber Engineer

Cryptic Vector•Liberty Township, OH

About The Position

At Cryptic Vector, we are dedicated to mission success. We take the time to understand our customers' needs, delivering products that perform when our nation needs them most. We understand that properly supporting the most unique missions of the United States government requires the nation’s best. Our focus is on creating a culture where the best and brightest want to grow, learn, and stay. If coming up with out-of-the-box solutions is your specialty, then you’ll feel right at home at Cryptic Vector. We are solving the country’s most unique problems in an environment where problem solvers and hard workers thrive. We've replaced corporate red tape with transparency and servant leadership. Honestly, it’s hard not to love this culture! We value the individual experiences that our team members add to our culture and capabilities. Please don't hesitate to apply even if you don't meet the exact qualifications! We are interested in varying levels of experience. Cyber Engineer As a Cyber Engineer, you’ll dive deep into reverse engineering and vulnerability research on software and firmware, turning raw binaries into actionable intelligence and building exploits and capabilities that perform under real-world pressure. You will systematically deconstruct complex code to reveal its inner workings, uncover hidden behaviors, and identify exploitable flaws—using industry-standard tools. You’ll also design and develop post-exploitation effects and implants that are robust, stealthy, and engineered to resist both forensic scrutiny and active countermeasures. This is work that demands deep technical fluency, creative problem-solving, and the ability to build solutions that hold up when everything is on the line. If you’re motivated by conquering tough challenges and having your expertise translate into high-impact results, this role is for you!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Strong programming skills in C, Assembly, and Python
Extensive experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, and WireShark
Proficiency with x86 architecture and Hex editors
Ability to interface with hardware, including connecting probes to tracers, using logic analyzers, and decoding hardware signals
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively in analyzing software and hardware components
Meticulous attention to detail, especially when dealing with complex codebases and hardware systems

Nice To Haves

Experience working with embedded systems or IoT devices
Familiarity with other assembly languages beyond x86 (e.g., ARM)
Knowledge of network protocols and cybersecurity principles

Responsibilities

Reverse Engineering (RE) of software/firmware, Vulnerability Research (VR), exploit development/productization
Deconstruct and analyze software/firmware to understand its structure, functionality, and behavior
Design/develop post-exploitation effects in software/firmware, which can withstand scrutiny and attack
Design/develop secure, reliable, software-based communication solutions
Design/develop stealth solutions
Employ industry-standard tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, WireShark, and Hex editors (e.g., Hex Workshop) to reverse engineer software components
Develop scripts and tools in C, Assembly, and Python to automate and enhance reverse engineering processes.
Collaborate with hardware teams to understand and interact with physical devices. This includes connecting probes, using logic analyzers, and decoding signals on hardware
Write unit tests, functional tests, and end-to-end tests
Prepare detailed reports documenting the findings, methodologies, and potential implications of reverse engineering efforts
Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide insights and technical expertise on reverse-engineered software/hardware