Senior Vulnerability Researcher/Reverse Eng.

Salary: $108,000 - 148,000 per year Requirements: We require a TS/SCI clearance. We typically look for a bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics, with STEM preferred, plus 3-5 years of prior engineering experience, or equivalent experience where permitted. We want experience in vulnerability research on public targets. We need reverse engineering experience using tools such as IDA, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja. We expect familiarity with full-system emulation for research and analysis. We require proficiency with assembly languages such as x86/x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, and similar architectures. We require U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. We need candidates who are able to work onsite. Responsibilities: We perform research, reverse engineering, development, testing, maintenance, and modification of complex classified and unclassified software applications. We work as a team member on activities across the full lifecycle, including emulation, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and CNO/CNE tool development. We deliver practical outputs for real-world use within relatively short turnaround times. We collaborate in small teams and coordinate closely with customers to improve capabilities or resolve issues in existing tools. We use source management tools such as Git and team coordination tools like the Atlassian suite. Technologies: ARM Atlassian Git Support Security C++ Linux Network Python TCP/IP More: hackajob is collaborating with Nightwing to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role. Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services for customers across the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. We value collaboration, teamwork, innovation, and close partnership with talented colleagues to solve complex problems and deliver strong results. This is an onsite position, and we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes healthcare, wellness, retirement, work/life benefits, career development, recognition programs, parental leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, backup care, medical, dental, and vision plans, child, elderly and dependent-care programs, mental health resources, tuition assistance, employee discounts, 401k matching, peer recognition, and performance-based bonuses. We are an equal opportunity employer. last updated 36 week of 2026