Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Senior Hardware Reverse Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $100K — $245K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong understanding of embedded hardware and software design
  • Experience with hardware debugging, code security mechanisms, and diagnostic tools
  • Skilled in using oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and logic analyzers
  • Experience with soldering, prototyping, and breadboarding
  • Familiar with software debuggers and static analysis tools like Ghidra
  • Proficient in one or more low-level programming languages
  • Understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems
  • Problem-solving skills with a passion for tackling technical challenges
  • Active TS/SCI clearance, eligible for TS/SCI+Polygraph clearance

Responsibilities

  • Reverse engineer embedded systems and develop innovative exploits
  • Collaborate with government sponsors to create mission-aligned capabilities
  • Explore new techniques for automating reverse engineering and exploit development
  • Propose innovative ideas for funding opportunities
  • Mentor teammates in reverse engineering hardware
  • Communicate ideas through papers and presentations to team members and government decision makers

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with world-class experts
  • Collaborative team environment focused on solving complex problems
  • Engagement with government sponsors on mission-critical projects
  • Potential for professional development and mentorship opportunities
  • Flexibility in proposing and exploring innovative funding projects
Full Job Description
Description

Do you want to collaborate with world-class experts to crack seemingly-impossible problems? If so, we want you to join our team at APL!

As a member of our group, you will...
  • Reverse engineer embedded systems and develop innovative exploits
  • Collaborate with government sponsors and operators to build mission-aligned capabilities
  • Explore novel techniques for automating reverse engineering and exploit development
  • Propose groundbreaking ideas for internal and external funding opportunities
  • Mentor teammates in the art and science of reverse engineering hardware
  • Share knowledge by clearly articulating ideas through papers and presentations to team members, APL management, and government decision makers

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or another field relevant to the duties as described above
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience
  • Understand embedded hardware and software design, development, and testing
  • Have experience with hardware debugging interfaces, code security mechanisms and their weaknesses, hardware diagnostic tools, and signal/protocol analysis
  • Are skilled with oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and logic analyzers
  • Have experience soldering, prototyping, and bread boarding
  • Have familiarity with software debuggers and static analysis tools such as Ghidra
  • Are proficient with one or more low-level programming languages
  • Understand Unix/Linux operating systems
  • Love solving puzzles and have experience persevering through technical challenges
  • Hold an active TS/SCI clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI+Polygraph clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information; eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
  • Previously held dynamic technical leadership roles and have demonstrated mentoring experience
  • Have demonstrated versatility with professional experience in hardware RE, software RE, and capability development
  • Have knowledge of advanced vulnerability discovery tools
  • Possess an active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph


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Minimum Rate

$100,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$245,000 Annually

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is a research and development organization that provides solutions to national security and scientific challenges. The laboratory was founded in 1942 and is located in Laurel, Maryland. APL is a division of the Johns Hopkins University and is a not-for-profit organization. The laboratory has expertise in a variety of areas, including space exploration, national security, and healthcare.
Learn more about Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Information Technology
Founded
1942
* Ladders Estimates

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