[Remote] Lead, Security/Vulnerability Research Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent in defense technology. They are seeking a senior level Security/Vulnerability Research Engineer to perform reverse engineering tasks and vulnerability detection to support national security efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform vulnerability research on embedded systems and software applications to identify previously undisclosed security risks
• Reverse engineer multiple architectures and platforms as needed, including ARM, x86, x64, and MIPS
• Leverage both static and dynamic analysis tools for firmware/software evaluation
• Experience working with reverse engineering frameworks such as Ghidra or IDA Pro
• Bypass modern security controls (such as ASLR, NX, canaries) in order to develop a working proof-of-concept (PoC)
• Apply knowledge of offensive and defensive reverse engineering techniques, including countering and developing advanced security measures
• Design, develop, or analyze low-level system components, including kernel modules and other system foundational firmware services
• Develop tools and software solutions using python scripts, C, or other programming languages as needed
• Work proficiently within a Unix/Linux operating system environments

Skills

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required
• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
• 5+ years' experience working with reverse engineering frameworks such as Ghidra or IDA Pro
• 5+ years' experience performing vulnerability research on embedded systems and/or software applications to identify potential security risks
• Professional hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and logic analyzers
• Experience in firmware emulation and debugging
• Experience with embedded hardware and software design, development, and testing processes
• Background in developing hardware platforms
• Competence in one or more low-level programming languages
• Knowledge and expertise in RF systems and technologies
• Familiarity with wired and wireless protocols including USB, SPI/I2C/1-Wire, Ethernet, PCI-Express, 802.11, Bluetooth, Cellular, and others
• Experience developing custom emulation solutions to enable dynamic analysis using tools such as QEMU
• Experience writing plugins for decompilers such as IDA and Ghidra
• Skill in soldering, prototyping, and analyzing electronic circuits
• Ability to lead and manage engineering teams effectively

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

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