Lead, Security Research Engineer

L3HHCM20•Tallahassee, FL

25d•$117,000 - $250,500•Remote

About The Position

L3Harris is currently seeking a senior level Security/Vulnerability Research Engineer to join our talented team! This individual will perform reverse engineering tasks associated with vulnerability detection and manipulation of targeted systems. This is an extremely exciting position working with National Security customers to protect and defend our nation. Don’t join a job, join a mission. L3Harris Technologies is seeking the best of the best to support our Security Vulnerability and Research efforts for our customers.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

5+ years’ experience working with reverse engineering frameworks such as Ghidra or IDA Pro
5+ years’ experience performing vulnerability research on embedded systems and/or software applications to identify potential security risks
Professional hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and logic analyzers
Experience in firmware emulation and debugging
Experience with embedded hardware and software design, development, and testing processes
Background in developing hardware platforms
Competence in one or more low-level programming languages
Knowledge and expertise in RF systems and technologies
Familiarity with wired and wireless protocols including USB, SPI/I2C/1-Wire, Ethernet, PCI-Express, 802.11, Bluetooth, Cellular, and others
Experience developing custom emulation solutions to enable dynamic analysis using tools such as QEMU
Experience writing plugins for decompilers such as IDA and Ghidra
Skill in soldering, prototyping, and analyzing electronic circuits
Ability to lead and manage engineering teams effectively

Responsibilities

Perform vulnerability research on embedded systems and software applications to identify previously undisclosed security risks
Reverse engineer multiple architectures and platforms as needed, including ARM, x86, x64, and MIPS
Leverage both static and dynamic analysis tools for firmware/software evaluation
Bypass modern security controls (such as ASLR, NX, canaries) in order to develop a working proof-of-concept (PoC)
Apply knowledge of offensive and defensive reverse engineering techniques, including countering and developing advanced security measures
Design, develop, or analyze low-level system components, including kernel modules and other system foundational firmware services
Develop tools and software solutions using python scripts, C, or other programming languages as needed
Work proficiently within a Unix/Linux operating system environments