General Dynamics

Reverse Engineer

General Dynamics$147K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience.
  • 5+ years of relevant job-related experience, or 3 years with a Master's degree.
  • Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance required at time of hire.
  • Knowledge of networking and data bus protocols; penetration testing experience preferred.
  • Strong proficiency in C and assembly language programming.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with customers to set priorities and execute regression tests on hardware systems.
  • Find, troubleshoot, and debug software issues in vehicle telematics and communication platforms.
  • Document test procedures and suggest improvements to existing processes.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing using reverse engineering techniques.
  • Analyze, decompose, and disassemble code, performing static analysis and kernel-level debugging.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge top-secret technologies.
  • Be part of a team committed to innovation and future technologies.
  • Gain continuous learning opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.  

 

Clearance Requirements:

Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

In this role as a Reverse Engineer with the Intelligence Systems, you'll work directly with customers to set priorities and run regression tests on our hardware, including vehicle telematics systems and onboard vehicle communication platforms. A key part of your day-to-day will be finding, troubleshooting, and debugging software issues across vehicle telematics hardware and in-vehicle communication interfaces, and then clearly explaining your findings to the engineering team. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining clear documentation for our test procedures and are encouraged to find and suggest better ways of doing things.

 

We encourage you to apply if you have a blend of the following experiences. This position is a great fit if you have hands-on experience with the Linux command line, have used tools like Wireshark to analyze network traffic and vehicle telematics data, and have a solid grasp of networking and data bus protocols; penetration testing experience is a plus. We also value a working knowledge of practices from hands-on trades, especially if you have an interest in developing innovative solutions to unique problems. Ideal candidates will have high attention to detail, the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic environment, and the ability to work effectively under general supervision, alone, or with a team.

 

With your proficiency in grasping and applying new information quickly, the Advanced Reverse Engineer will analyze, decompose, disassemble code, perform static code analysis, kernel-level debugging, and debug and modify software. Programming in both C and assembly language, we’ll rely on you to be involved in Protocol Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Research, Rapid Prototyping of proof of concept capabilities. You’ll conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing utilizing reverse engineering techniques. You’ll also contribute to the design, development and implementation of countermeasures, system integration, and tools specific to Cyber and Information Operations.

What you’ll experience:
  • Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
  • A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
  • Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered
What you bring to the table:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
  • Fully proficient knowledge of operating system fundamentals (interrupts, threading, virtual memory, device drivers) and internals (memory layouts and management, binary file formats)
  • Fully proficient knowledge in low-level programming of device drivers in a Unix, Linux, or Windows environment
What sets you apart:
  • Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
  • Consistently displays high performance attributes
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
  • TS with polygraph is helpful
  • Background supporting in fabrication of hardware prototypes and proof-of-concept mock-ups
  • Flexibility and willingness to work with multi-disciplined teams on a range of tasking, sometimes in new technology areas, outside the ranges of your expertise
  • Ability to operate a range of moving equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, and vehicles
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation

Workplace Options:

This position is fully at customer site due to the nature of program work and facility infrastructure.  Work will be performed at restricted location (around Quantico, VA).  No remote option

 

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Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary RangeUSD $147,342.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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103,100 employees
Market Cap
$67.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1952
5 Year Trend
+4.7%
Revenue
$37.9 billion
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