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# Cyber Research Engineer (Intelligence Center)

- **Company:** MITRE Corporation
- **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $172,800.0 - $216,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Static Program Analysis, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Program Analysis, Reverse Engineering, Software Systems, Information Technology, Reverse Engineering Software, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** June 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8999535/cyber-research-engineer-intelligence-center

## About the Role

* Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 8 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 5 years' experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience.
 + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
 + Experience performing software reverse engineering and code analysis of complex software systems.
 + Proficiency developing, debugging, and testing software in C and Python in Linux environments.
 + Ability to create software prototypes and develop innovative research proposals focused on operational needs.

 * Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly document research analysis, code, progress, and recommendations.
 * Active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (at the time of hire)
 * U.S. Citizenship required
 * Must be able to meet the on-site requirement at MITRE or government locations.
 * This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week, * Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline.
 * Experience in a technical field conducting cyber research, software analysis, reverse engineering, or prototype development.
 * Experience developing or applying agentic AI tools to accelerate reverse engineering, analysis, automation, or prototype workflows.
 * Experience with vulnerability analysis, exploitability assessment, or secure software analysis.
 * Java programming experience.

 * Experience transitioning research prototypes into demonstrations, operational evaluations, or sponsor decision materials.
 * History of building trusted relationships with demanding sponsors or leaders; excellent interpersonal skills, judgment, discretion, and tact.
 * Active TS/SCI clearance with an NSA Full Scope Polygraph



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