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Job Title: Lead, Security/Vulnerability Research Engineer
Job Code: 40964
Job Location: Remote
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off) or Standard 5/8

Job Description:  

L3Harris is currently seeking a senior level Security/Vulnerability Research Engineer to join our talented team! This individual will perform reverse engineering tasks associated with vulnerability detection and manipulation of targeted systems. This is an extremely exciting position working with National Security customers to protect and defend our nation. Don't join a job, join a mission. L3Harris Technologies is seeking the best of the best to support our Security Vulnerability and Research efforts for our customers.

Essential Functions: 

• Perform vulnerability research on embedded systems and software applications to identify previously undisclosed security risks
• Reverse engineer multiple architectures and platforms as needed, including ARM, x86, x64, and MIPS
• Leverage both static and dynamic analysis tools for firmware/software evaluation
• Experience working with reverse engineering frameworks such as Ghidra or IDA Pro
• Bypass modern security controls (such as ASLR, NX, canaries) in order to develop a working proof-of-concept (PoC)
• Apply knowledge of offensive and defensive reverse engineering techniques, including countering and developing advanced security measures
• Design, develop, or analyze low-level system components, including kernel modules and other system foundational firmware services
• Develop tools and software solutions using python scripts, C, or other programming languages as needed
• Work proficiently within a Unix/Linux operating system environments

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• 5+ years' experience working with reverse engineering frameworks such as Ghidra or IDA Pro
• 5+ years' experience performing vulnerability research on embedded systems and/or software applications to identify potential security risks
• Professional hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and logic analyzers
• Experience in firmware emulation and debugging
• Experience with embedded hardware and software design, development, and testing processes
• Background in developing hardware platforms
• Competence in one or more low-level programming languages
• Knowledge and expertise in RF systems and technologies
• Familiarity with wired and wireless protocols including USB, SPI/I2C/1-Wire, Ethernet, PCI-Express, 802.11, Bluetooth, Cellular, and others
• Experience developing custom emulation solutions to enable dynamic analysis using tools such as QEMU
• Experience writing plugins for decompilers such as IDA and Ghidra
• Skill in soldering, prototyping, and analyzing electronic circuits
• Ability to lead and manage engineering teams effectively

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $135,000 - $250,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $117,000 - $218,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. 

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