Junior Reverse Engineer

KBR•Beavercreek, OH

About The Position

KBR is seeking a talented Junior Reverse Engineer to join our Cyberwarfare team. In this role, you will apply your technical skills and curiosity to dissect and analyze various systems, from hardware and firmware to software and network protocols. You will be responsible for understanding system behaviors, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate the impact of those vulnerabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about security and eager to develop their expertise in reverse engineering.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
0-4 years of demonstrated experience in reverse engineering or relevant security disciplines.
Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and software development principles.
Proficiency in assembly language or C/C++.
Experience with debugging tools and techniques.
Experience with network protocols and security concepts.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
Experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja.
Experience with hardware reverse engineering tools and techniques.
Knowledge of embedded systems and firmware analysis.
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated curiosity: performs self-directed learning and tasking.
Personal projects in Reverse Engineering, Capture the Flags, game modifications, or other related projects.

Responsibilities

Perform full-scope reverse engineering of hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols.
Analyze system components, architectures, and interactions to gain in-depth knowledge of their functionality.
Identify security vulnerabilities, potential attack vectors, and areas for improvement.
Develop custom tools and scripts to automate and streamline reverse engineering workflows.
Research and stay current on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and reverse engineering techniques.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement security solutions.
Document findings, prepare comprehensive reports, and present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.