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ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TS/SCI POLYGRAPH LEVEL IS REQUIRED

We are seeking an innovative, ever-curious Embedded / Firmware Reverse Engineer (flexible across Cyber Software Engineer CS2 to CS3 levels) to join our specialized team in Annapolis Junction, MD. In this role, you will dive deep into low-level architectures, analyze embedded systems, and drive the continuous development of critical capabilities for mission partners. As an engineer at Nyla, you aren't afraid to peel back the layers of complex hardware and low-level code. You will combine strong C programming expertise with deep reverse engineering practices to dissect diverse target architectures, analyze firmware, and uncover system vulnerabilities. If you thrive in a technical, high-impact environment where continuous learning, creativity, and deep technical mastery directly advance national security missions, Team Nyla is looking for you.

The annual base salary range for this role is $167,000-$225,000 (USD) , which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

C Programming Mastery: Strong, demonstrable proficiency in C programming for low-level or embedded software systems development.

Reverse Engineering Expertise: Hands-on experience performing reverse engineering on diverse CPU architectures and binary targets.

Low-Level Diagnostics: Ability to analyze binary code, map system behaviors, and understand hardware/software interface layers.

Technical Problem Solving: Creative approach to dissecting complex, undocumented systems and solving intricate engineering puzzles.

Education: CS2 Level: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline PLUS 5+ years of relevant experience. CS3 Level: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline PLUS 10+ years of relevant experience.

Direct experience analyzing, modifying, or developing embedded firmware binaries.

Proven track record in vulnerability research (VR) and exploit analysis across novel architectures.

Experience utilizing disassembly and reverse engineering suites (e.g., Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja).

Familiarity with low-level assembly languages (e.g., ARM, MIPS, x86/x64, PowerPC).

Nyla Technology Solutions delivers exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, and Software Engineering services for the U.S. Government. Nyla embraces a forward-thinking and bold approach at every turn, earning us a solid reputation of technical trendsetters within the industry. We have a passion for developing solutions that have a quick and immediate impact on mission. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, our customers love how we tackle their most challenging problems and get things done.

If you have the unique experience and expertise we are seeking, along with the desire and determination to invest your time and energy as a part of Nyla’s team,

Taking Care of All of You

Nyla provides a top-of-market compensation and benefits package. And through our unique Nyla FLEX program, we custom tailor these benefits to best fit your lifestyle.

The Nyla FLEX benefit program is designed to offer you flexibility in the 3 biggest areas of your life: your pay, your leave, and your schedule.

PAY - Nyla starts with 4 weeks of Annual Leave plus 11 holidays and an additional day of Annual Leave for each year you’re at the company. You have the flexibility to cash out your annual leave hours, opt out of other Nyla benefits, and/or arrange for additional hours on contract* (over 40 hrs/week). There’s even an option to earn 1.3 times your hourly rate once you work over 1880 hours on contract!

LEAVE - Want to spend more time with the family? Want more time to travel the world? You can BUY additional annual leave for a total of 6 weeks of annual leave. That’s up to 240 hours of leave plus 11 holidays! That’s not even including paid anniversary leave!

SCHEDULE - Does the traditional 40-hour workweek no longer fit your lifestyle? With Nyla FLEX, you have the freedom to scale down to 30-32 hours while still enjoying the top-notch Nyla benefits you know and love. It's flexibility that works for you without compromising the perks!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER BENEFITS? Nyla’s health care (medical, dental, and vision) is 100% covered by the company. We provide 10% 401k matching - with full vesting day 1! Our Professional Development offers $5,000 per year to be used towards fees, tuition, or time off for your continued growth. We even have a student loan repayment program and we provide 8 hours of volunteering annually so you can support your community, making your world a better place.

To learn more about Nyla's culture and our exceptional benefit packages click https://nylatechnologysolutions.com/careers/#culture">here.

Nyla is an equal opportunity employer.