Job Description

Salary: 90,000 - 135,000 USD per year Requirements:

• I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 8 years of experience; a Master’s degree in a related field with 5 years of experience; or a PhD in a related field with 2 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• I can develop software to run in user-mode or kernel-mode.
• I possess a strong understanding of reading assembly language and using debugging tools.
• I have experience with a disassembler for vulnerability research (Ghidra, IDA Pro, BinaryNinja).
• I am proficient in one or more assembly languages (x86, x64, ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, etc.).
• I have experience with one or more debuggers (WinDbg, OllyDbg, gdb).
• I have conducted vulnerability research on one or more operating systems: Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, MacOS, VxWorks, QNX, RTOSs, or other custom operating systems.
• I possess knowledge of advanced exploitation techniques (ret2libc, use-after-free, type confusion).
• I understand exploit protection techniques (DEP, ASLR/NX).
• I can code in C and have an understanding of network protocols.
• I can work individually and in small fast-paced team environments.
• I have a passion and drive to constantly improve my skill set.
• I am a US Citizen with the ability and willingness to obtain a Secret or higher clearance.

Responsibilities:

• As a Senior Vulnerability Researcher, I will work with disassemblers and debuggers to quickly understand how embedded devices operate.
• I will research and debug embedded devices while collaborating with a close-knit team of researchers.
• I will utilize and build tools that push the boundaries of current tools and techniques to enhance our capabilities.

Technologies:

• ARM
• Android
• Embedded
• Hardware
• Linux
• macOS
• Network
• Security
• Windows
• iOS
• GitHub
• Support
• Robotics

More:

At Battelle, we deliver when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products, and provide critical services for clients ranging from multi-national corporations to small start-ups and government agencies. We highly value the contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and we welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

We are a multi-disciplinary team that brings together some of the brightest minds from various fields to develop unique embedded security solutions for our government and industrial customers. Our work environment is collaborative, allowing me to thrive on challenging and meaningful projects while having access to high-powered labs equipped with specialized software and hardware.

I will have the opportunity to work on projects I am passionate about, supported by our large Independent Research and Development (IRAD) program and rewarded through our industry-leading IP compensation program. At Battelle, I can expect a flexible work schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that encourages learning, mentorship, and innovation.

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours,

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