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Principal Reverse Engineer

Nightwing

On-site
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Full-time
Principal
8+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 33m ago

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Job description

Nightwing is hiring a Principal Reverse Engineer — a full-time, based in Redstone Arsenal, AL role. Apply directly on Nightwing's careers page below.

Principal Reverse Engineer

Location: AL-3443: 3443 Aerobee Road Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 United States of America, OH4185- 4185 Logistics Avenue, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433

Remote Type: Onsite Customer

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Principal Reverse Engineer

CODEX (Cyber Offense and Defense Experts) division brings together an elite team of mission-focused industry experts who are well known for their ability to overcome the most advanced technical challenges. The team comprises engineers of multiple disciplines including vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO/CNE development, hardware emulation, system engineering, and data analytics. Our engineers do more than just work with cutting-edge technology—they ensure the missions succeed for the customers! CODEX offices span the nation and offer its engineers the ability to advance their careers through mentorship, training, and an expansive technical portfolio that covers every side of cyber. If you want to be part of a collaborative team that supports challenging, meaningful work that is vital to our national security, apply today! 


This position will be on site.


We seek a qualified, experienced engineer that can perform vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and tool development for complex systems.


Required Skills

  • An active TS/SCI w/CI Polygraph clearance required
  • Industry-leading, expert level knowledge of vulnerability research and/or reverse engineering
  • Experience with any of IDA/Ghidra/BinaryNinja
  • Experience with source management tools
  • Experience with assembly language (x86/64, ARM, PPC, Mips, etc.)
  • Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience

 

Desired Skills

  • 8+ years of RE/VR experience
  • C/C++/Python
  • Utilizing full system emulation for research and analysis
  • Embedded system analysis to include DSP and/or FPGA reverse engineering
  • Working knowledge of cyberspace operations
  • Commercial and open source forensic analysis tools

Clearance Required

Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship required. An active TS/SCI w/CI Polygraph clearance required.


Education Requirement

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8 years of prior related experience or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience.


Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, CODEX offers excellent benefits for you and your family: 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), a peer recognition and reward system and performance-based bonuses.


At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.


Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
 

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Principal Reverse Engineer at Nightwing?

The required skills for Principal Reverse Engineer at Nightwing include: Git, C, C++, Python.

What is the seniority level for Principal Reverse Engineer at Nightwing?

Principal Reverse Engineer at Nightwing is a Principal level position.

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