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KBR

Reverse Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

Perform fullscope reverse engineering of hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols ... contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation ...

KBR, Inc.

Reverse Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$99K - $130K/yr

Perform full-scope reverse engineering of hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols ... contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation ...

KBR, Inc.

Junior Reverse Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$80K - $115K/yr

Perform full-scope reverse engineering of hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols ... contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation ...

KBR

Junior Reverse Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$80K - $115K/yr

Perform full-scope reverse engineering of hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols ... contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation ...

KBR, Inc.

Senior Reverse Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$142K - $195K/yr

KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management ... or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus ...

KBR

Senior Reverse Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$142K - $195K/yr

KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management ... or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus ...

GDIT

Reverse Engineer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$221K - $299K/yr

... Engineering Software Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of related experience US ... Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual ...

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How much do contractual reverse engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for contractual reverse engineering in the United States is $136,286.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $178,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Reverse Engineering vs Software Developer?

AspectContractual Reverse EngineeringSoftware Developer
CredentialsTechnical certifications, reverse engineering coursesComputer science degree, coding certifications
Work EnvironmentProject-based, often consulting or freelanceIn-house or remote software development teams
Industry UsageTech, manufacturing, cybersecurityTech, finance, startups
Primary FocusAnalyzing and understanding existing software/hardwareCreating new software solutions

Contractual Reverse Engineering involves analyzing existing products to understand their design, often for security or compatibility reasons. Software Developers focus on designing and building new software applications. While both roles require technical skills, their objectives and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Contractual Reverse Engineering job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 91% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $136,286 per year, or $65.5 per hour.

Reverse Engineer 3 - (Reverse Engineering, Development, Testing)

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

Akina Inc
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$250/hr

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Job description

Reverse Engineer 3 - (Reverse Engineering, Development, Testing)

Clearance: TS/SCI - Polygraph required

Position ID: 20-20-015-AD3

Telework: Unknown

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

Description

You will act as a general purpose “jack of all trades” reverse engineer/developer embedded within a team in CNO. You have advanced skills in reverse engineering complex networked code bases. You will also be able to perform development and testing tasks in support of the team. Further, you have skill or background in being able to perform analyst related tasks to support your own RE efforts, development tasks and helping the teams you support better analyze their own projects.

Responsibilities
  • Be a team player in CNO to:
  • Reverse engineer complex networked code bases for understanding and vulnerability discovery.
  • Collaborate with analysts on their goals and where your effort can achieve their goals.
  • Help your customers understand what they want and how to articulate their vision.
  • Use your own analyst skills to run down analytical leads yourself.
Position Required Skills
  • Advanced RE skills.
  • Advanced development skills.
  • Advanced analyst skills.
  • Experience using agency tools.
  • Knowledge of hacking methodologies.
  • Knowledge of networking technologies.
  • Ability to work well on a team.
Position Desired Skills
  • Experience discovering novel software vulnerabilities.
  • Experience working as an exploitation analyst.
  • Experience working as an interactive operator.
  • Experience working as a developer.
AD3 Qualifications

12 yrs., B.S. or 10 yrs. w/ M.S., 4 yrs. of additional SWE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Salary Range

**$234k-$287k (Annually)

**The range displayed above is a likely salary range for this position. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possible contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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