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KBR, Inc.

Senior Reverse Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$142K - $195K/yr

Conduct and oversee full-scope reverse engineering across hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols * Design and guide scalable system architectures, tools, frameworks, and methodologies

KBR

Senior Reverse Engineer

Beavercreek, OH · On-site

$142K - $195K/yr

Conduct and oversee fullscope reverse engineering across hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols * Design and guide scalable system architectures, tools, frameworks, and methodologies

Tiber Technologies

CNO Reverse Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

CNO Reverse Engineer ***(Active Clearance with a Polygraph is Required) We're on multiple contracts ... In-depth understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) and network traffic analysis (e.g ...

Radiance Technologies

Reverse Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

... protocols, and documenting identified vulnerabilities and their impact in detail. Key Responsibilities * Reverse engineer embedded hardware and software with limited reference information * Extract ...

Radiance Technologies

Reverse Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

... protocols, and documenting identified vulnerabilities and their impact in detail. Key Responsibilities * Reverse engineer embedded hardware and software with limited reference information * Extract ...

vetegrity

Reverse Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$205K/yr

Experience with computer networking, reverse engineering tradecraft/techniques (RE TTP), and C++ is highly desired. Ability to identify areas of risk and provide mitigation strategies is required.

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Senior Reverse Engineer

Beavercreek, OH • On-site

KBR, Inc.
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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$142K - $195K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Conduct and oversee full-scope reverse engineering across hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols

  • Design and guide scalable system architectures, tools, frameworks, and methodologies

  • Collaborate directly with customers to understand near-term technical needs and long-term mission objectives

KBR rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 48 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Title:
Senior Reverse Engineer
Why Join Us?
  • Innovative Projects: KBR's work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
  • Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
  • Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

KBR is seeking a Senior Reverse Engineer to provide technical leadership across reverse engineering and vulnerability research efforts. This role emphasizes system-level thinking, architectural judgment, and customer empathy while intentionally developing engineers with defined, mission-aligned technical proficiencies. The Senior Reverse Engineer designs scalable solutions that leverage industry advances, support current mission objectives, and enable long-term capability growth and future customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and mentor a team of reverse engineers, intentionally shaping individual development into defined technical proficiencies
  • Conduct and oversee full-scope reverse engineering across hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols
  • Design and guide scalable system architectures, tools, frameworks, and methodologies
  • Analyze complex system architectures and component interactions to identify vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and resilient solution opportunities
  • Collaborate directly with customers to understand near-term technical needs and long-term mission objectives
  • Communicate technical findings and design decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Research emerging reverse engineering techniques and threat landscapes to inform strategic technical direction

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Security Clearance: Must have an active U.S. government Secret security clearance, which is something only a U.S. citizen can obtain
  • 10+ years of experience, including at least 5 years in reverse engineering
  • Strong knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, and software development
  • Expert-level proficiency in assembly, C/C++, Python, and related languages
  • Advanced experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, and debuggers
  • Knowledge of network protocols, cryptography, and security vulnerabilities
  • Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and customer engagement experience

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in hardware reverse engineering, firmware analysis, and embedded systems
  • Embedded system emulation, hardware-in-the-loop development, or creation of reusable test harnesses
  • Published research or presentations at security conferences

Basic Compensation: $142,000 - $195,000 (For Beavercreek, OH Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team's philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver - Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1998

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