Vulnerability Researcher

KBR

Beavercreek, OH, USA
$99,200 - $130,000 py
Embedded systems and firmware research
Fuzzing workflows and crash triage
Proof-of-concept exploit development
Support vulnerability discovery and validation efforts against embedded systems and firmware

Job Summary

  • Support vulnerability discovery and validation efforts against embedded systems and firmware.
  • Focus on hands-on vulnerability research, including building emulation-backed test environments, developing fuzzing workflows, performing crash triage and root-cause analysis.
  • Works closely with reverse engineers and senior vulnerability researchers to deliver reproducible findings and high-quality technical documentation for government customers.

Matching Summary

Support vulnerability discovery and validation efforts against embedded systems and firmware.

Salary

$99,200 - $130,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Embedded systems and firmware research
  • Fuzzing workflows and crash triage
  • Proof-of-concept exploit development
  • Firmware and binary reverse engineering
  • C/C++, Python, and assembly proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Symbolic execution analysis
  • Hardware-focused vulnerability research
  • Clear technical communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Active U.S. government Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 4–9 years of experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or exploit development
  • Strong understanding of embedded systems, firmware, operating systems, and low-level software behavior
  • Experience with embedded emulation environments
  • Experience with coverage-guided fuzzing, fuzz harness development, and crash triage workflows

Work Rights

Must have active U.S. government Secret security clearance

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