Vulnerability Research Engineer

Job description

Overview i3 is seeking a Vulnerability Research Engineer to support the Naval Research Laboratory’s Tactical Electronic Warfare Division. You will reverse engineer and analyze software and build purpose-driven tools that help teams test, characterize, and understand real-world systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys deep technical problem solving, from disassembly and debugging to building automation and instrumentation that turns analysis into action. Pay Range $115,000 - $181,000: The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, geographic location, and any applicable laws. Responsibilities: - Reverse engineer compiled software and firmware to understand behavior, interfaces, and system-level implementation. - Use static and dynamic analysis (disassembly, debugging, tracing, emulation) to map control flow, data structures, protocols, and algorithms. - Develop and maintain custom tools/scripts...