Vulnerability Researcher

Research Innovations•St. Petersburg, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Research Innovations Inc. (RII) is redefining defense technology. We combine mission-driven impact with cutting-edge research and a culture that values autonomy, creativity, and technical excellence. We are seeking security researchers to independently explore and exploit complex systems, from kernels to embedded platforms, to solve the unsolvable. This role combines deep technical problem-solving with real-world impact on defense and homeland security systems. Get s#it done. This position requires an Active US Top Secret security clearance, and the ability to upgrade to TS/SCI Special Access Program access.

Requirements

Built a strong foundation in low-level systems concepts: memory layout, CPU architecture basics (x86/ARM/MIPS), OS internals, or compiler behavior.
Completed coursework, projects, internships, or entry-level work involving reverse engineering, binary analysis, or vulnerability discovery.
Used tools such as IDA, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, or debuggers during academic or practical exercises.
Written code in Python and at least one compiled language (preferably C).
Gained familiarity with security fundamentals such as exploit mitigations (ASLR, DEP/NX, stack canaries), cryptographic concepts, and protocol behavior (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS).
Demonstrated curiosity and a growth mindset through self-driven learning or personal research projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience with malware analysis, symbolic execution, or automated VR pipelines.
Exposure to mobile OS security (iOS, Android) or RTOS environments.
Familiarity with software protection/anti-reversing techniques.
Background with hardware interfaces, embedded boards, or radio/wireless protocols.

Responsibilities

Conducting reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis on applications, OS components, and embedded systems with guidance from senior researchers.
Assisting in identifying attack surfaces, analyzing in-memory behavior, and documenting findings.
Creating simple proof-of-concept exploits or scripts to validate discovered vulnerabilities.
Supporting research on mobile devices, firmware, and embedded platforms.
Collaborating closely with teammates, participating in design discussions, and contributing to shared tooling.
Communicating results clearly to peers and improving documentation.