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# Reverse Engineer/Software Tester

- **Company:** Inc. (spa)
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Software Applications, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Program Analysis, Reverse Engineering, Security Software, Data Processing, Information Technology, Software Coding, Cyber Warfare, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9260813/reverse-engineersoftware-tester

## About the Role

* BS degree or higher in computer science, engineering, information, or mathematics related field
 * 8+ years of relevant experience in reverse engineering and offensive cybersecurity (e.g. development and use of research-grade tools, techniques, approaches, and software applications); significant experience in writing code, editing code, and demonstrated deep understanding of cyber tools
 * Experience in using and understanding the behavior or limitations of large language model developed code for analysis, test, and verification of cybersecurity tools and measures
 * Deep understanding of software behavior analysis, requirements derivation, and implementation
 * Excellent skills in developing Powerpoint presentations explaining and visualizing advanced approaches to reverse engineering
 * Active Top Secret clearance and SCI eligibile
 * Able to report to DARPA government site in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) at 100%/full-time

Desired:

 * MS degree or higher in computer science, engineering, information, or mathematics related field
 * Experience with telecommunications, exploitation, cyber operations, and high-speed data processing
 * Experience with leading testing and evaluation of Department of Defense applied research and advanced technology development of cybersecurity technologies and/or prototypes in an operationally relevant environment
 * Experience in gathering and interpreting information from sensitive platforms for intelligence collection, risk assessment, and reporting
 * Hands-on tactical experience with analytical products and tools for cyber operations
 * Experience with military cyber operations, related tools, and integration with transition platforms for operational use

## Description

The candidate will support technology transition and research management of programs in software program analysis, computer network defense, computer network exploitation, and/or computer network attack. Over the course of advisory and analytic duties, the Reverse Engineer/Software Tester will apply software emulation, software vulnerability research, computer program analysis, and reverse engineering expterise in support of cybersecurity and/or cyberspace operations automation. Will lead efforts to implement compelling technologies, both new and evolving solutions, as well as the "pick up" and integration of known/existing solutions. This position will involve deep understanding of use and application of cyber research tools for reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and related efforts for development and testing of cyber solutions (explicitly not information technology or or general cyber policy and/or network/IT administration & support).