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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Reverse Engineer/Vulnerability Researcher - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $95,500.0 - $181,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, X86-64, Data Analysis, Android Software Development, Apple Mac Systems, Assembly Language, Border Gateway Protocol, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Linux, Emulators, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Automation of Marketing, Network Programming, Network Protocols, Reverse Engineering, Systems Architecture, TCP/IP, Information Technology, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a4587561ba28bfa1 ## About the Role BBN is looking for an individual excited by the prospect of developing exploits, implants, and payloads to deter and defeat our Nation's adversaries. You are an ideal candidate if you are creative, curious, and persistent in finding system vulnerabilities. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who wants to create, contribute to, and grow cutting-edge research and development projects for offensive cyberspace operations., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or physics with 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years of experience * Programming skills using one or more of: C/C++ or Python * Experience with some assembly language (x86/64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, etc.) * Vulnerability research experience * Reverse engineering skills using a tool such as IDA/Ghidra/BinaryNinja. * Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, wire-level protocols, BGP, RF communications, etc.) * Active Top Secret security clearance. Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer: * Capture the Flag (CTF) experience * OS kernel development experience (e.g., Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android) * Network programming skills * Hardware emulation experience * Hands on experience with system architecture design, prototyping, and technical project leadership * Active TS/SCI security clearance ## Description * Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to solve challenging problems and deliver actionable results * Operationalize software through extensive testing, documentation, and integration with other systems * Participate in laboratory and field tests to collect and analyze data, test new capabilities, and perform demonstrations * Overnight travel required for certain projects What You Will Gain: * A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&D * A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research * A diverse and technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine our vision and strategy * Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support * Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition capabilities and ultimately see it fielded ## Related Videos - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Capture the Flag 101](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/416-capture-the-flag-101) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [The Overflow: Security and Privacy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/715-the-overflow-security-and-privacy) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Walking Into The Era of Supply Chain Risks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/106-walking-into-the-era-of-supply-chain-risks) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this)