BigBear.ai, Inc.

Principal Firmware Reverse Engineer (AI-Assisted)

BigBear.ai, Inc. • $120K — $160K *
Columbia, MD 21044In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline + 4+ years of experience
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Poly
  • Hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro
  • Strong understanding of low-level software concepts including assembly and binaries
  • Experience developing software tools or scripts to support analysis
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language relevant to reverse engineering
  • Curiosity about AI/LLM technology and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement tooling enhancements for reverse engineering workflows
  • Experiment with autonomous or semi-autonomous agents for development
  • Extend or integrate tools like Ghidra to improve capabilities
  • Develop automation for routine reverse engineering tasks
  • Apply AI-assisted techniques for binary analysis and pattern identification
  • Collaborate with customers and teammates for feedback
  • Document the effectiveness of tooling improvements
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on innovation
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and reverse engineering technology
  • Mentorship and leadership opportunities
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Engagement with diverse projects across various domains
Full Job Description
Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Principal Firmware Reverse Engineer focused on advancing reverse engineering capabilities through AI-assisted tooling and automation. You will design and implement tooling enhancements that empower reverse engineers to work more efficiently on firmware, embedded systems, and application software. This role bridges deep reverse engineering expertise with emerging AI/LLM technologies to create next-generation analysis workflows.

What you will do

  • Design and implement tooling enhancements to support reverse engineering workflows for firmware, embedded systems, and application software
  • Experiment with autonomous or semi-autonomous agents to assist with development and analysis workflows
  • Extend or integrate reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra to enhance team capabilities
  • Develop automation for common reverse engineering tasks, including analysis and documentation
  • Apply AI-assisted techniques to binary analysis, annotation, and pattern identification
  • Collaborate with customers and teammates to gather feedback and iterate on solutions
  • Measure and document the effectiveness of tooling improvements
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers on the team

What you need to have

  • 12+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline + 4+ years of experience
  • Clearance:TS/SCI w/Poly
  • Hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra or IDA Pro
  • Strong understanding of low-level software concepts (assembly, binaries, memory, calling conventions)
  • Experience developing software tools, scripts, or plugins to support analysis workflows
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language commonly used in reverse engineering workflows
  • Ability to prototype, evaluate, and refine experimental tooling
  • AI/LLM curiosity and readiness to learn on-the-job; familiarity with AI/LLM technologies and interest in advancing your skills to the next level

What we'd like you to have

  • Experience reverse engineering Linux-based network devices or embedded systems
  • Experience reverse engineering network traffic and web applications
  • Familiarity with firmware analysis, bootloaders, and networking protocols
  • Experience applying automation or AI techniques to reverse engineering tasks
  • Knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages used in reverse engineering tooling
  • Knowledge of agentic AI frameworks or orchestration systems

About BigBear.ai, Inc.

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that enable businesses to make better decisions by automating and augmenting their data analysis capabilities. The company's platform leverages advanced algorithms and data analytics tools to help organizations extract insights from large and complex data sets, and to develop predictive models that can be used to optimize business processes and improve operational efficiency. BigBear.ai's solutions are used by a wide range of industries, including defense, intelligence, finance, healthcare, and energy.
Learn more about BigBear.ai, Inc.
Size
200 employees
Market Cap
$90.6 million
Industry
Information Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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