Vulnerability Researcher

STEM Solutions•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Vulnerability Researcher to support advanced mobile-focused research and development efforts across Android platforms, including their operating system variants and underlying components. In this role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of vulnerability research — to include assessing, analyzing, developing, and deploying capabilities against modern mobile devices and systems. This includes deep technical work in reverse engineering, vulnerability discovery, and low-level software analysis across applications, firmware, and OS internals. You will work in a highly collaborative environment alongside engineers, researchers, and mission stakeholders to solve complex technical challenges, contribute to innovative research initiatives, and support real-world mission needs. Responsibilities also include participating in technical assessments, workshops, and customer engagements, as well as contributing to design discussions and capability development efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Strong experience with Android
Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or similar low-level programming languages
Experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Frida, or similar
Understanding of operating systems, memory management, and debugging
3+ years of experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or low-level software development
Exposure to CNO or offensive cyber concepts
Active TS/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience working in cybersecurity or mission-focused environments
Exposure to reverse engineering (RE) or vulnerability research (VR) environments
Experience supporting systems that interface with hardware components
Understanding of moble/embedded systems concepts
Exposure to C/C++ in low-level systems contexts

Responsibilities

Assess, analyze, develop, and deploy vulnerability research capabilities across mobile devices (Android) and their operating system variants
Conduct advanced reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis on applications, firmware, and OS components
Support CNO development including tooling, exploit development, and operational capability delivery
Participate in technical assessments, workshops, and customer engagements
Attend and contribute to technical meetings, briefings, and program reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and mission teams to deliver solutions