> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3241976-reverse-engineer-systems-exploitation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3241976-reverse-engineer-systems-exploitation). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Reverse Engineer - Systems Exploitation - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** United States - **Salary:** $47,008.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Assembly Language, C++ (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Digital Electronics, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Radio-Frequency Identification, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Stemming, Toolchain, WinDBg, Rust (Programming Language), Information Technology, IDA Pro, Software Defined Radio, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f77432fb-f87d-428b-a62b-75f2b5f76514 ## About the Role You meet our minimum qualifications if you are... * Pursing a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. * Maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale * Proficient with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, Rust * Familiar with reverse engineering tools, software debuggers, and/or static analysis tools (Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Windbg, gdb, etc) * Comfortable with Linux/Unix operating systems * Familiar with one or more assembly languages (x86/x64, ARM, MIPS, etc.) * Able to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by your start date and ultimately a final TS/SCI Clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You will go above and beyond if you are also familiar with... * Basic exploitation techniques such as buffer overflows and command injections * Experience with Capture the Flag exercises and/or hackathons * Windows, Linux, Android, and/or iOS internals * Cross compiling toolchains for embedded devices * Experience with hardware design or development (e.g., digital circuits, FPGAs, or embedded systems) * Familiarity with hardware interfaces and protocols such as I C, SPI, and JTAG * Experience working with RF systems (e.g., wireless communications, software-defined radio, or RF debugging tools) * Symbolic execution engines such as angr ## Description Are you a creative and inventive engineer who loves to understand how things work? Are you interested in reverse engineering and exploiting software and hardware devices? We are seeking motivated developers, computer scientists, computer engineers, and cyber researchers who are passionate about advancing the field of cybersecurity! The Systems Exploitation team performs vulnerability research, develops novel cyber capabilities, and pioneers groundbreaking approaches to defeat sophisticated security protections. As an intern in the Systems Exploitation group, you may... * Exploit hardware, firmware, and software * Reverse engineer embedded systems * Collaborate with teammates to identify vulnerabilities or security weaknesses stemming from publicly disclosed information or previously unknown vulnerabilities * Aid in the development of proof-of-concept capabilities or extend existing capabilities * Explore techniques for automating binary analysis and reverse engineering * Learn from experts in software development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability analysis Interns typically work as part of a larger team and are given tasking scoped to match the duration of their stay. At the end of the internship, each intern prepares a short presentation highlighting their work and project contributions.