Senior Software Reverse Engineer - Secret

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Senior Software Reverse Engineer to join our team and support mission-critical customer initiatives. In this role, you will analyze complex software and electronic systems, uncover how they work, and develop creative solutions to challenging technical problems.

You will work alongside experienced engineers and interact directly with customers to understand their objectives, communicate technical findings, and deliver solutions that support their mission. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in reverse engineering, embedded systems, and software analysis to some of the most demanding technical challenges in the field.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Analyze software components and electronic systems to characterize complex platforms and determine how they operate.

• Perform software reverse engineering and binary analysis across a variety of architectures and environments.

• Use programming, debugging, disassembly, and analysis tools to investigate system behavior and identify technical characteristics.

• Collaborate directly with customers and technical team members to understand mission requirements and develop effective solutions.

• Solve challenging, open-ended technical problems through creative analysis, experimentation, and research.

• Develop scripts, tools, and other technical solutions to improve analysis efficiency when appropriate.

• Document technical findings, methodologies, and system characteristics in clear, detailed reports.

• Present technical information and conclusions to customers, project stakeholders, and team members.

• Work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Required Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Must possess an active Secret clearance.

• Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.

• Working knowledge of one or more high-level programming languages, such as C, C++, or Python.

• Experience with or a strong working understanding of assembly languages and processor architectures, such as ARM and x86.

• Experience using reverse-engineering and binary-analysis tools, such as: IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare2, and Binary Ninja.

• Demonstrated ability to investigate complex technical problems and develop creative, practical solutions.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment while also performing independent analysis with limited supervision.

• Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to take ownership of assigned work.

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to customers and teammates.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience with or understanding of embedded operating systems.

• Experience performing embedded-systems analysis.

• Experience with analog and/or digital circuit analysis or design.

• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.

• Experience with virtualization or emulation technologies, such as QEMU or Renode.

• Experience developing tools or scripts to automate reverse-engineering and system-analysis tasks.

• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, or managing technical projects.

• Experience working directly with government or defense customers.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.​

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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