Senior Reverse Engineer

KBR•Beavercreek, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KBR is seeking a Senior Reverse Engineer to provide technical leadership across reverse engineering and vulnerability research efforts. This role emphasizes system‑level thinking, architectural judgment, and customer empathy while intentionally developing engineers with defined, mission‑aligned technical proficiencies. The Senior Reverse Engineer designs scalable solutions that leverage industry advances, support current mission objectives, and enable long‑term capability growth and future customer requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
10+ years of experience, including at least 5 years in reverse engineering or vulnerability research.
Strong knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, and embedded software development.
Expert‑level proficiency in assembly, or C/C++.
Advanced experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, and debuggers.
Experience with network protocols, cryptography, and security vulnerabilities.
Demonstrated ability to lead small teams and engage with technical stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
Experience in hardware reverse engineering, firmware analysis, and embedded systems.
Embedded system emulation, hardware‑in‑the‑loop development, or creation of reusable test harnesses.
Experience with vulnerability research, exploit development or exploit weaponization.
Experience with autonomous systems, digital signal processing, and communications systems.
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of reverse engineers, intentionally shaping individual development into defined technical proficiencies
Conduct and oversee full‑scope reverse engineering across hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols
Design and guide scalable system architectures, tools, frameworks, and methodologies
Analyze complex system architectures and component interactions to identify vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and resilient solution opportunities
Collaborate directly with customers to understand near‑term technical needs and long‑term mission objectives
Communicate technical findings and design decisions clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Research emerging reverse engineering techniques and threat landscapes to inform strategic technical direction