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# Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer

- **Company:** Two Six Technologies
- **Location:** Tysons, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $111,983.0 - $167,974.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, DevOps, File Systems, Memory Management, Payment Systems, Embedded Software, Firmware, Fuzz Testing, Networking Hardware, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Linux Commands, Quick EMUlator (QEMU), Real-Time Operating Systems, Powerpc, Reverse Engineering, Signal Processing, System Programming, Scripting, Large Language Models, Information Technology, IDA Pro, Virtual Agents, U-Boot, Software Defined Radio, Hardware Debugging, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=851a7a78072052aa

## About the Role

* Bachelor's (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
 * Experience developing, debugging, and scripting in C/C++ and Python within Linux command-line environments, with a strong emphasis on low-level programming, memory management, and system interaction for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
 * Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research, using tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
 * Experience or familiarity with modern agentic AI systems applied to red-teaming, automated vulnerability research, or hardware/firmware analysis.
 * Expertise in one or more of the following:
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 + Firmware analysis (ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, RTOS).
 + Firmware rehosting using emulation tools such as QEMU
 + Fuzzing and exploit development.
 + Binary obfuscation and anti-analysis techniques.
 + Wireless protocols and radio signal analysis.
 + File system forensics and fault injection frameworks.
 * Ability to work in the Herndon, Virginia, office daily

Nice to Have (Preferred):

 * Familiarity with emerging AI-assisted security paradigms, including agentic red-teaming frameworks, AI-guided symbolic execution, or automated vulnerability triage tools.
 * Experience in embedded development using C/C++ for RTOS or Linux environments.
 * Knowledge of cryptographic security and secure boot mechanisms.
 * Hands-on experience working with hardware debugging tools, JTAG/SWD, or software-defined radio (SDR) frameworks.
 * Familiarity with digital signal processing, RF signal processing, and/or side-channel analysis.
 * Client-facing experience in technical roles.

Security Clearance:

 * Active U.S. security clearance at the Top Secret level, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

## Description

* Perform high-throughput reverse engineering against network devices and other embedded systems, identifying vulnerabilities and assessing their security impact.
 * Develop proof-of-concept exploits for discovered vulnerabilities following DevOps best practices for keeping codebases organized and maintainable.
 * Integrate and leverage modern agentic AI systems (e.g., automated exploit synthesis tools, LLM-driven fuzzers, or autonomous security agents) to accelerate embedded firmware red-teaming, vulnerability discovery, and reverse engineering workflows.
 * Analyze firmware, software protections, and protocols to uncover security flaws.
 * Utilize and develop custom tools to analyze software/firmware binaries.
 * Collaborate closely with CNO developers, vulnerability researchers, and hardware engineers in a fast-paced, small-team environment.
 * Solve complex technical challenges with no predefined solutions.