Principal Reverse Engineer

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions • Wright, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Nightwing’s CODEX (Cyber Offense and Defense Experts) division is seeking a qualified, experienced engineer to perform vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and tool development for complex systems. CODEX is an elite, mission-focused team of engineers working across vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO/CNE development, hardware emulation, systems engineering, and data analytics to support national security customers. This position is onsite.

The role requires expert-level knowledge of vulnerability research and/or reverse engineering, along with experience using reverse-engineering tools and assembly languages. The position typically requires a bachelor’s degree in STEM and eight years of related experience, or an advanced degree and five years of experience. An active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph is required, as is U.S. citizenship.

Nightwing describes a collaborative work environment offering mentorship, training, and a broad technical portfolio. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; care programs; mental health resources; tuition assistance; employee discounts; 401(k) matching; flexible schedules depending on program; peer recognition and rewards; and performance-based bonuses.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Expert-level knowledge of vulnerability research and/or reverse engineering.
• Experience with at least one of IDA, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja.
• Experience with source management tools.
• Experience with assembly language, such as x86/64, ARM, PPC, or MIPS.
• Advanced knowledge of the work area, typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Typically, a bachelor’s degree in STEM and eight years of prior related experience, or an advanced degree and five years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Eight or more years of reverse-engineering or vulnerability-research experience.
• Experience with C, C++, and Python.
• Experience using full-system emulation for research and analysis.
• Embedded-system analysis, including DSP and/or FPGA reverse engineering.
• Working knowledge of cyberspace operations.
• Experience with commercial and open-source forensic analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability research for complex systems.
• Perform reverse engineering for complex systems.
• Develop tools for complex systems.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Child, elderly, and dependent-care programs.
• Mental health resources.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee discount programs.
• 401(k) matching.
• Flexible work schedules, depending on program.
• Peer recognition and reward system.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Mentorship and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal