Software Reverse Engineer at systemstechnologyresearchsystemstechnologyresearch · Woburn, MA

Workplace: On-site

Posted: 2026-10-30

Skills: PythonSTR is hiring a Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. Work must be performed onsite. What you’ll do: Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems Developing innovative cybersecurity solutions Working in multi-discipline teams to tackle challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on a variety of challenging targets Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research Solving real world problems that have an impact on national security Who you are: This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance , for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government BS, MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related field (or equivalent work experience) Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc. Proficiency in one or more Assembly Languages: x86, ARM, etc. General understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals: memory layout, calling conventions, etc. Nice to haves: Vulnerability research and analysis Knowledge of weaponizing discovered vulnerabilities into exploits Implant or software patch development Familiarity with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including tools such as QEMU or AFL++ Experience with DSP architectures, such as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP, or Analog Devices. Knowledge of operating system inter…Sign in to see the original postingBrowse more developer jobs on RoleBurst