Reverse Engr/Vulnerability Research Team Lead

Raytheon Technologies • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH

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About The Position

The position is for a qualified engineer to join the CODEX division at Nightwing, focusing on vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and tool development for complex systems. The role involves working collaboratively on-site at Wright Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH, contributing to critical cybersecurity and intelligence initiatives that support national security. The successful candidate will be part of a mission-focused team that leverages advanced technical skills to overcome challenges in the cybersecurity domain.

Requirements

• Experience leading technical teams.
• Effective communication skills at all levels.
• Experience with vulnerability research and/or reverse engineering.
• Proficiency with tools such as IDA, Ghidra, or BinaryNinja.
• Familiarity with source management tools.
• Knowledge of assembly language (x86/64, ARM, PPC, Mips, etc.).
• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.

Nice To Haves

• 10 years of RE/VR/CNO experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++/Python.
• Experience utilizing full system emulation for research and analysis.
• Embedded system analysis skills.
• Capture the Flag (CTF) experience.
• Fuzzer development experience.
• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, etc.).
• Working knowledge of cyberspace operations.
• Experience with commercial and open source forensic analysis tools.
• Hardware reverse engineering experience.
• Experience creating custom forensic analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability research and reverse engineering on complex systems.
• Develop tools to support cybersecurity initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure mission success.
• Utilize various software tools for analysis and research.
• Communicate effectively across disciplines and levels.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree