
Software Reverse Engineer
at Booz Allen Hamilton
Posted 2 days ago
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- Compensation
- $86,800 – $198,000 USD
- City
- Huntsville
- Country
- United States
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Software Reverse Engineer responsibilities include performing static reverse engineering of software binaries using tools like Ghidra or IDA Pro and conducting vulnerability analysis on devices used in law enforcement investigations. This role supports full project lifecycles in Booz Allen's security-focused R&D environment, translating findings into technical reports and briefings for clients. A Top Secret clearance is required, and the position involves collaboration with engineers and external partners, with travel up to 10% of the time.
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
As a Software Reverse Engineer, you know that embedded and application developers, reverse engineers, and vulnerability analysts all play key roles in the development of new capabilities to exploit and understand emerging electronic threats. We’re looking for someone like you to flex your problem-solving prowess in a rapidly evolving systems security research and development environment in support of law enforcement investigations. As a Software Reverse Engineer on our team, you’ll support full project lifecycles and manage reverse engineering and vulnerability analysis on a range of software problems on devices that threaten the safety of both the warfighter and law enforcement personnel.
At Booz Allen, you’ll use your engineering skills to support a broad range of partners in law enforcement. Our team performs a wide range of technical examinations required to successfully exploit both commercial and custom electronic devices, including performing electronic data recovery and digital forensic examinations to identify and understand information of interest related to real-world investigations.
This is a chance to use your skills while gaining experience in this high-impact, high-visibility role.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
- Experience with static reverse engineering of software binaries, including Ghidra or IDA Pro
- Experience with Python, C, or C++ programming languages
- Experience imaging, extracting, and parsing data from electronic devices
- Knowledge of computer architecture, including x86, ARM, MIPS, Power PC, or x86-64
- Ability to prepare written documents, including reports, test plans, design specifications, requirements documents, and training materials
- Ability to brief and present findings to clients, customers, and external partners, interact with client engineers, and respond to technical questions and requests from customers
- Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with modern software exploitation techniques, secure boot process, and bootloader design implementation for iOS or Android platforms
- Experience testing electronic or electrical devices with standard lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, RF signal generators, waveform generators, audio analyzers, DSP analyzers, and multimeters
- Experience performing analysis, generating schematics, and troubleshooting electronic or electrical devices to the component level in various conditions
- Experience with Chain of Custody and evidence handling procedures in a forensic laboratory
- Knowledge of electronic circuit design and PCB layout
- Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity Statement
As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
- If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
- If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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