Lead, Security Research Engineer

L3HHCM20•Melbourne, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a senior level Security/Vulnerability Research Engineer to perform reverse engineering tasks for vulnerability detection and manipulation of targeted systems. The role involves working at a dedicated facility in Melbourne, FL, supporting National Security customers to protect and defend the nation through Security Vulnerability and Research efforts.

Requirements

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, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required
5+ years’ experience working with disassembly tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro
5+ years’ experience performing vulnerability research on hardware platforms, software applications, or firmware services to identify potential security risks

Nice To Haves

Professional hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and logic analyzers
Professional experience working in Unix/Linux operating systems and environments
Experience in firmware creation 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 at Layer 1 and Layer 2, including USB, SPI/I2C/1-Wire, Ethernet, PCI-Express, 802.11, Bluetooth, Cellular, and others
Ability to lead and manage engineering teams effectively
Experience developing custom emulation solutions to enable dynamic analysis using tools such as QEMU
Experience writing plugins for decompilers such as IDA and Ghidra
Proficient in agile development methodologies for efficient collaboration and iterative development
Skill in soldering, prototyping, and analyzing electronic circuits

Responsibilities

Perform vulnerability research on hardware platforms, software applications, and firmware services to identify potential security risks
Conduct reverse engineering across multiple architectures and platforms, including ARM, x86, x64, and MIPS
Leverage both static and dynamic analysis tools for firmware/software evaluation
Experience working with disassembly tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro
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
Write and utilize scripts in languages such as Python, or similar
Develop software solutions using C or C++ programming languages
Debug and create firmware for computer systems