Cyber Reverse Engineer

Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, DHPC, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way.* This position is 100% on site on-site in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.

Responsibilities:As a Reverse Engineer, you'll contribute to a team that works hands on with state-of-the-art UAS electronics and systems. With your technical skills and learner's mindset, you'll perform basic analysis and evaluation of applications in support of the team's work on new technologies as well as your own professional growth.

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Qualifications

Required:

• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. 
• US Citizenship
• 2 years of experience with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA
• Ability to learn and grow as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Passion for solving puzzles and curiosity for how digital systems work.
• Experience working in a Linux OS environment.
• Basic knowledge of cryptography and cryptographic systems.
• Experience with a programming language, such as Python, Java, or C/C++.
• Proficiency with written and verbal communications, with an ability to articulate technical questions and findings to peers in order to foster learning of self and team alike.
• Understanding of software architecture and software development best practices.
• Experience with binary analysis or software reverse engineering.
• Experience with tools such as Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA, JADX, x64dbg, or GDB. 

Desired:

• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and security principles.
• Familiarity with Android OS, mobile device debugging techniques, reverse engineering APK files.
• Experience with benchtop equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal/power analyzers, and multimeters.
• Experience performing micro-soldering.
• Experience with unmanned systems such as UAS, UGV, and USV.
• Familiarity with the programmatic use of APIs.
• Experience working with containers at a technical level.
• Experience leveraging interfaces and protocols such as I2C, JTAG, UART, SPI, USB, and Ethernet.

Target Salary Range

$80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements

The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.