Reverse Engineer

Date Posted:

2024-02-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA105: BBN Headquarters 10 Moulton Street , Cambridge, MA, 02138 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Are you excited by the prospect of finding vulnerabilities and then developing exploits, implants, and payloads to deter and defeat our Nation’s adversaries? If so, we want you to join our elite team of offensive cyberspace experts! At RTX BBN Technologies we develop creative cyber solutions for our customers' most critical, mission-focused needs.  We are looking for creative, entrepreneurial, and highly motivated engineers who want to create, contribute to, and grow cutting-edge research and development projects for offensive cyberspace operations. We do more than just advanced the state-of-the-art technology—we ensure missions succeed for our customers most pressing problems!

Among the things we do:

Analyze systems to understand how they work and what happens when they break.

Disassemble and analyze binary code.

Develop exploits, implants, payloads, and communication stacks based on extensive Reverse Engineering, vulnerability analysis, and software development.

Develop unique networking protocols and communication schemes.

Operationalize our code by thoroughly testing, documenting, and integrating with sponsor systems.

The work is always challenging and changes from one project to the next so you will never be bored! Projects at are generally short in nature, anywhere from 6 to 18 months in length, though some are longer, and consist of small teams requiring close interaction with customers and other team members.

What will you need:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mathematics, or physics with 3+ years of experience. Experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

Reverse engineering skills using tools such as IDA/Ghidra/BinaryNinja.

Experience with assembly language (x86/64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, etc.).

Solid, creative programming skills using one or more of: C/C++, Python, or equivalent languages.

Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, etc.).

Active and transferable Secret U.S. government security clearance is required prior to start date. 

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

Fuzzer development experience.

OS kernel development experience (e.g., Windows, Linux, MacOS, Android).

Network programming skills.

Hands on experience with system architecture design, prototyping, and technical project leadership.

Authored papers and proposals.

Master's or Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering.

Why us

Raytheon BBN is proud to offer a comprehensive total compensation package including a competitive 401k company match, a Retirement Contribution plan, performance-based incentive, and competitive benefits package. In addition to protecting your and your family’s health and well-being, we also offer important financial and family friendly benefits to meet your needs.

Our Work/Life benefits include – Paid Parental Leave – Adoption Assistance – Auto and Home Insurance – Child/Elder Back Up Care – College Coach – Retirement Planning Services – Flexible Work Arrangements - Legal Services – LifeResources – Employee Discount Program – Educational Assistance – Transportation Benefits – and Wellness Reward.

HEmployees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Employees are required to be on-site for 3 days per workweek.  Schedule of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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