Lab Engineer - Python/Linux

Company: Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
Location: Laurel
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Are you passionate about making impactful technical contributions to critical national security cyber challenges?
Do you love researching the hardest cyber security problems and collaborating with outstanding software reverse engineers and developers to build jaw-dropping proof-of-concept capabilities?
We are seeking a creative engineer to find vulnerabilities in embedded systems before our adversaries do. Our team specializes in hardware and software reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and developing proof-of-concept offensive cyber capabilities with a focus on embedded systems. We have custom facilities tailored to specific classes of systems including vehicles, telecommunications/network infrastructure, and industrial systems as well as general reverse engineering labs. Explore advanced techniques for automating embedded system software analysis and reverse engineering
We are looking for team members that have attained a degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical degree.


Proficiency with software debuggers and static analysis tools (IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, Ghidra, etc.)
Expertise with one or more programming languages including C/C++ and Python
Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems and embedded systems development toolchains
Experience reading or writing assembly (x86/x64, Arm, PowerPC, MIPS, or others)
A Master's degree with at least 1 year of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience
Hold an active Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. code security mechanisms and their weaknesses, hardware diagnostic tools, and signal/protocol analysis (e.g., Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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