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# Principal Firmware Reverse Engineer (AI-Assisted)

- **Company:** BigBear.ai, Inc.
- **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Booting (BIOS), Computer Networks, Linux, Firmware, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, System Programming, Web Applications, Scripting, Large Language Models, IDA Pro, Virtual Agents, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9027840/principal-firmware-reverse-engineer-ai-assisted

## About the Role

* 12+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline + 4+ years of experience
 * Clearance:TS/SCI w/Poly
 * Hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra or IDA Pro
 * Strong understanding of low-level software concepts (assembly, binaries, memory, calling conventions)
 * Experience developing software tools, scripts, or plugins to support analysis workflows
 * Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language commonly used in reverse engineering workflows
 * Ability to prototype, evaluate, and refine experimental tooling
 * AI/LLM curiosity and readiness to learn on-the-job; familiarity with AI/LLM technologies and interest in advancing your skills to the next level

What we'd like you to have

 * Experience reverse engineering Linux-based network devices or embedded systems
 * Experience reverse engineering network traffic and web applications
 * Familiarity with firmware analysis, bootloaders, and networking protocols
 * Experience applying automation or AI techniques to reverse engineering tasks
 * Knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages used in reverse engineering tooling
 * Knowledge of agentic AI frameworks or orchestration systems

## Description

* Design and implement tooling enhancements to support reverse engineering workflows for firmware, embedded systems, and application software
 * Experiment with autonomous or semi-autonomous agents to assist with development and analysis workflows
 * Extend or integrate reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra to enhance team capabilities
 * Develop automation for common reverse engineering tasks, including analysis and documentation
 * Apply AI-assisted techniques to binary analysis, annotation, and pattern identification
 * Collaborate with customers and teammates to gather feedback and iterate on solutions
 * Measure and document the effectiveness of tooling improvements
 * Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers on the team


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