Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab

Senior Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab • $105K — $290K *
Laurel, MD 20707In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Proficiency with software debuggers and static analysis tools (Ghidra, IDA, Binary Ninja)
  • Familiarity with one or more programming languages
  • Experience reading and writing assembly language
  • Understanding of Unix/Linux OS and embedded system development toolchains
  • Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI + polygraph

Responsibilities

  • Reverse engineer mission-relevant systems to discover vulnerabilities
  • Collaborate in specialized labs for foreign materiel and telecommunications
  • Work with experts in missile defense, space, and maritime systems
  • Partner with government agencies to develop offensive cyber capabilities
  • Explore automation techniques for reverse engineering and exploit development
  • Propose new technical approaches and unique research directions
  • Mentor early-career staff in reverse engineering techniques

Benefits

  • Access to innovative laboratories and specialized equipment
  • Collaboration with leading field experts
  • Opportunities for pioneering research in offensive cyber capabilities
  • Potential for dynamic technical leadership roles
  • Professional development through mentorship opportunities
Full Job Description
Description

As a member of our group, you will...
  • Reverse engineer mission-relevant systems, discover vulnerabilities, and develop innovative exploits
  • Collaborate with teammates in custom laboratories purpose-built for foreign materiel, telecommunications infrastructure, and other embedded systems
  • Work alongside APL experts in domains such as missile defense, space, and maritime systems to understand the operational significance of your reverse engineering discoveries
  • Partner directly with government sponsors across multiple agencies to build mission-aligned offensive cyber capabilities
  • Explore novel techniques for automating reverse engineering and exploit development
  • Shape the future of our work by proposing new technical approaches and pioneering new research directions
  • Mentor early-career teammates in the art and science of reverse engineering

Qualifications

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
  • Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another field relevant to the duties as described above
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience
  • Are skilled with software debuggers and static analysis tools such as Ghidra, IDA, and Binary Ninja
  • Are proficient with one or more programming languages
  • Have experience reading and writing assembly
  • Understand Unix/Linux operating systems and embedded systems development toolchains
  • 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 experience applying AI systems to reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or exploit development
  • Have knowledge of advanced vulnerability discovery tools
  • Have experience with hardware debugging interfaces, code security mechanisms and their weaknesses, hardware diagnostic tools, and signal/protocol analysis
  • Possess an active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph

Minimum Rate

$105,000 Annually

Maximum Rate

$290,000 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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