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# Intermediate Embedded Security Engineer

- **Company:** MITRE Corporation
- **Location:** Bedford, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $103,600.0 - $129,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Embedded Software, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Simple Data Format, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Reverse Engineering Software
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9111725/intermediate-embedded-security-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar field with 2+ years of related experience;
 * Expertise in reverse engineering software binaries/embedded firmware and having practical experience with disassemblers, decompilers, firmware unpacking, common executable file formats, and debuggers.
 * Experience developing software with C/C++ and Python.
 * Effective oral and written communication skills.
 * Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a DoW Secret security clearance
 * Per the U.S. Government's eligibility requirements, you must be a U.S Citizen to be considered for a security clearance.
 * This position requires a minimum of 3 days on site each week., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar field with 4+ years of related experience; Master's degree in the same with 2+ years of related experience; or PhD in the same.
 * Possess an active Top Secret security clearance.
 * Experience leading teams developing or evaluating secure embedded systems.



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