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# Software Reverse Engineer, Lead

- **Company:** Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.
- **Location:** Charlottesville, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $99,000 - $225,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), Kali Linux, Network Forensics, OllyDBg, Program Analysis, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Wireshark, Diagnostic Tools, Computer Network Technologies, Metasploit, IDA Pro, Burpsuite
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-reverse-engineer-lead-charlottesville-va--21d9c1fb-b6e2-4532-a6c9-d43f22229d8b

## About the Role

Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Reverse Engineering, Software Engineering, Disassemblers, Writing Skills, Analysis Skills, United States Department of Defense (DoD), FPGA, Integrated Circuits (ICs), * Experience with C++, Python, Java or GO programming language

 * Experience with software disassemblers, de-buggers, or reverse engineering applications
 * Experience with network traffic analysis and proxying tools such as Wireshark or BurpSuite
 * Experience performing in-depth technical evaluations of computer and network technologies
 * Ability to conduct all-source S&TI research, analysis, and engineering
 * TS/SCI clearance
 * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 8+ years of experience with software design and development or reverse engineering, or Master's degree in a STEM field and 6+ years of experience with software design and development or reverse engineering, or 10+ years of experience with software design and development or reverse engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

 * 2+ years of experience with software and firmware code assembly, disassembly, reverse engineering, software de-buggers, and diagnostic tools, including IDA Pro, OllyDbg, Kali Linux, and Metasploit
 * Experience with programming using Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)
 * Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) design or modeling
 * Experience with the analysis of Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
 * Knowledge of military systems and computer network technologies, designs, and programs
 * Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

## Description

firmware, analysis of software and firmware to understand the capabilities and performance of the system based on software analysis.