> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4506015-senior-embedded-vulnerability-researcher](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4506015-senior-embedded-vulnerability-researcher). 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). --- # Senior Embedded Vulnerability Researcher - **Company:** Draper Labs - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $62,500.0 - $237,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Protocol Stack, Cyber Security, Data Mining, Linux, Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Real-Time Operating Systems, Powerpc, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Scripting, Programming Languages - **Published:** November 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/8373504/Senior-Embedded-Vulnerability-Researcher-Virginia-Reston ## About the Role * Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team. * Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel. * Be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands. Experience 5-10 years experience in Cybersecurity or related field is required., * Familiarity with binary file and filesystem structures and formats * Hands-on proficiency with reverse engineering tooling such as: Ghidra, IDA, GDB, RR * Hands-on proficiency with physical instrumentation or hardware modification, soldering * Experience with JTAG/SWD/BDM, and eMMC/NAND/SPI flash data extraction * Exploitation techniques for embedded devices across platforms and architectures * Familiarity of network stack and internals * Familiarity of operating system internals throughout user mode, kernel mode, and during boot processes for at least one of the following: GNU/Linux, RTOS * Familiarity with architectures and assembly: x86, ARM, Hexagon, PowerPC Languages and Development: * Proficiency with programming languages such as: C, C++, Python, Java * Familiarity with scripting languages such as: Bash, Powershell * Familiarity in development environments for GNU/Linux or Windows Leadership and Business Development: * Successful history in authoring of technical proposals and documents * Leadership in advanced R&D initiatives, including government-funded projects * Leadership of critical programs with more than two full time staff members * Proficient in teamwork and communication with diverse audiences, * Experience with side channel attacks (glitching) to place components and/or devices into altered states to bypass protections. * Familiarity with custom filesystem extraction and modification, removal and/or regeneration of OOB/CRC data. * Familiarity with bus and protocol analysis. Applicants selected for this position must be required to obtain and maintain a government TS/SCI security clearance. ## Description * Assess hardware and software for security vulnerabilities using a breadth of technologies and techniques. * Develop software that meets behavior and security requirements for tailored applications. * Integrate software capabilities with other tasks or groups to improve performance or behavior requirements. * Create new tools and systems to detect and exploit vulnerabilities and system weaknesses. * Document nominal application and system functionality, in addition to implemented changes. * Help define the analysis approach for a particular problem and independently execute assignments * Contribute high quality content for technical reports and presentations with minimal guidance * Proactively identify needs and concerns associated with design decisions and communicate them to project leadership