Baseband Reverse Engineer (In office 5x/week)

Location: Sterling,VA

Department: Operations

SIXGEN’s mission is to deliver agile, mission-ready cybersecurity solutions that empower government and critical infrastructure organizations to stay ahead of advanced cyber threats. We combine innovation, deep expertise, and cutting-edge capabilities to uncover vulnerabilities, protect vital systems, and ensure operational superiority in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Position: Baseband Reverse Engineer
• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: Sterling, VA (5 days in office)
• Clearance Requirement: TSMinimum Experience: 5+ years

*Team Lead roles available if 12+ years

WHAT YOU'LL DO

SIXGEN is actively seeking candidates to provide critical support for a variety of IC, DoD, and DoJ customers. The reverse engineer is a subject matter expert in software defined radios as well as the underlying protocols (e.g., WiFi, RF, etc.). They should be familiar with both reverse engineering and traditional embedded engineering of similar systems. This position will support SDR integration, development, testing, and evaluation. This role requires you to be a U.S. citizen with a current Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include:

• Knowledge of protocol specifications at the data link and PHY layers for one or more common RF transceiver technologies, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, Cellular, VSAT
• Experience integrating with Software Defined Radios (SDRs) and associated software packages (GNU Radio, SDKs) in a penetration testing environment
• Experience performing reverse engineering (Ghidra or IDA Pro) of RF adapter/technology firmware to identify and create custom code functionality
• Familiarity with analyzing and debugging RF signals using various hardware test equipment and software utilities
• Working knowledge of embedded system architectures and code development practices to support feature developments and modifications

Technologies:

C, Python, C++, Git, Embedded Operating Systems, Hardware/Software Reverse Engineering, Ghidra/IDA, GNU Radio, RFID, WiFi, Cellular, Bluetooth.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

SIXGEN offers a competitive executive compensation package, designed to reflect the outsized impact and enterprise value creation expected of this role. The final package will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated ability to lead strategic growth.

Additionally, SIXGEN offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

• Employer-paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family 
• Employer-paid short/long term disability insurance and basic life/AD&D insurance
• 401K with a 4% employer contribution
• Professional development reimbursement options available (training, certification, education, etc)​
• Flexible and remote work policies for most positions
• Flexible PTO and holiday schedule

For more information, please reach out to our Human Strategist Amy Maxwell at [email protected].

OUR COMMITMENT

SIXGEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, ancestry, projected veteran status, or any other protected group or class.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity in our people, reflecting the communities we serve and our customer base. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool and create an environment where everyone is empowered to be their authentic selves at work.