Responsibilities- Conduct security research on VSAT hardware, ground stations, teleport architectures, and satellite modems
- Deep understanding of RF waveforms, processing pipelines, and SATCOM infrastructure and protocols (DVB-S2, DVB-RCS2, TDMA schemes...)
- Develop tools using Software Defined Radios (SDR) to test RF level attacks and countermeasures
- Research network and protocol vulnerabilities related to IP routing over satellite, network data streams, and side channel and metadata analysis
- Red teaming of modem firmware and embedded Linux systems to identify vulnerabilities
- Design, test, evaluate radio / RF communications systems
- Willingness to travel up to 10% to support customer projects
- Provide expertise and guidance across diverse engineering disciplines including RF and satellite communications, network design, and hardware and embedded systems
- Collaborate on development and management of technology roadmap and product portfolio
- Document, test and communicate technical research results effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Qualifications- Background or education in computer, communications, and network security, ideally with a BS or MS degree in a relevant engineering discipline
- Experience as a security researcher with demonstrated background in reverse engineering of hardware, decompiling/disassembly of embedded code, and protocol analysis
- Must have significant direct experience with systems supporting RF wireless protocols including VSAT or other satellite communications
- Familiarity and comfort with RF componentry including specifying, evaluating, testing, and troubleshooting
- Advanced proficiency with Software Defined Radios (ex. USRP) and signal processing frameworks like GNU Radio and MATLAB to demodulate, decode, and manipulate arbitrary RF signals
- Familiarity with scripting, programming and automation languages (Python, BASH, C/C++, Rust)
- Deep familiarity working with Linux based systems and advanced computer networking
- Strong customer relationship and communication skills
- Experience supporting customers and operations in remote field locations
We believe in paying fairly and competitively based on the value each team member brings to the role. Individual compensation is determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, location, and market data. The anticipated salary range for this position is $225,000 - $250,000 annually.
