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Firmware Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

DevOps Lead, Embedded Firmware

New Haven, CT · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

Build and maintain domain-specific Claude Code agent skills for CI debugging, test authoring, and embedded firmware analysis * Develop MCP servers that expose CI/CD data (pipeline status, build logs ...

Debug and analyze firmware/hardware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD. Develop secure bootloaders and update soluions Write and maintain unit tests and automated test scripts ...

Ensure firmware quality by analyzing and optimizing code and conducting code reviews. * Document software designs and implementation details and write technical documentation for users and other ...

... analyzing and optimizing code and conducting code reviews. • Document software designs and ... • Managing firmware version control and release processes to ensure timely updates and ...

Firmware Engineer

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

Ensure firmware quality by analyzing and optimizing code and conducting code reviews. * Document software designs and implementation details and write technical documentation for users and other ...

... and analyze firmware/hardware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD. • Develop secure bootloaders and update soluions • Write and maintain unit tests and automated test ...

Firmware Engineer

Saddle Brook, NJ · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

## Firmware EngineerApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Saddle Brook, New Jerseytime type: Full ... Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, JTAG tools, and other diagnostic ...

$100 - $125/hr

## Firmware EngineerApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Saddle Brook, New Jerseytime type: Full ... Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, JTAG tools, and other diagnostic ...

Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, JTAG tools, and other diagnostic ... Create firmware design specifications, test plans, validation reports, and technical documentation.

Utilize oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers, JTAG tools, and other diagnostic ... Create firmware design specifications, test plans, validation reports, and technical documentation.

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Principal Firmware Reverse Engineer (AI-Assisted)

Columbia, MD • On-site

Bigbear.ai
Software Development • 501 - 1,000 employees

$151K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Residency
All applicants must reside in the United States at the time of application.
Overview
BigBear.ai is seeking a Principal Firmware Reverse Engineer focused on advancing reverse engineering capabilities through AI-assisted tooling and automation. You will design and implement tooling enhancements that empower reverse engineers to work more efficiently on firmware, embedded systems, and application software. This role bridges deep reverse engineering expertise with emerging AI/LLM technologies to create next-generation analysis workflows.
What you will do
  • Design and implement tooling enhancements to support reverse engineering workflows for firmware, embedded systems, and application software
  • Experiment with autonomous or semi-autonomous agents to assist with development and analysis workflows
  • Extend or integrate reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra to enhance team capabilities
  • Develop automation for common reverse engineering tasks, including analysis and documentation
  • Apply AI-assisted techniques to binary analysis, annotation, and pattern identification
  • Collaborate with customers and teammates to gather feedback and iterate on solutions
  • Measure and document the effectiveness of tooling improvements
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers on the team

What you need to have
  • 12+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline + 4+ years of experience
  • Clearance:TS/SCI w/Poly
  • Hands-on experience with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra or IDA Pro
  • Strong understanding of low-level software concepts (assembly, binaries, memory, calling conventions)
  • Experience developing software tools, scripts, or plugins to support analysis workflows
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language commonly used in reverse engineering workflows
  • Ability to prototype, evaluate, and refine experimental tooling
  • AI/LLM curiosity and readiness to learn on-the-job; familiarity with AI/LLM technologies and interest in advancing your skills to the next level

What we'd like you to have
  • Experience reverse engineering Linux-based network devices or embedded systems
  • Experience reverse engineering network traffic and web applications
  • Familiarity with firmware analysis, bootloaders, and networking protocols
  • Experience applying automation or AI techniques to reverse engineering tasks
  • Knowledge of Python or similar scripting languages used in reverse engineering tooling
  • Knowledge of agentic AI frameworks or orchestration systems

Pay transparency
Please note the targeted compensation range is provided as an estimate, and any actual compensation offer may vary depending on the needs of the company, or an applicant's skillset, competencies, experience, education, certifications, location, or other factors. The estimated range does not include the value of any benefits offered.
About BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.