Date Posted : 2024-08-22
2024-08-22
Country :
United States of America
Location :
MD233 : 420 National Business Parkway 420 National Business Parkway Suite 400, Annapolis Junction, MD, 20701 USA
Position Role Type : Onsite
Onsite
You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth.
As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings.
Job Summary
Senior CNO Reverse Engineers (CRE3) at Nightwing perform reverse engineering of hardware components, software applications and operating systems to determine functionality, code structure, and circuit design for use in the design and development of software tools.
Reverse engineers are expected to document and deliver reports, proofs-of-concept code demonstrating their findings, and hands on demonstrations.
All our engineers write code, but many of our engineers spend as much time taking systems apart as building new ones. A typical day can involve studying disassembly or writing Python to audit a piece of C++ code.
Will be expected to lead and mentor junior reverse engineers.
Role Type :
This position is an onsite role.
Basic Qualifications
Extensive Experience with C or C++, Python, and Assembly
Extensive use of Reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in the field of computer science, information systems, or network engineering and ten (10) years' experience to include 5 (five) years' experience with reverse engineering
Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS / SCI with polygraph security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Desired Skills : 3 or more of the following desired skills
Understanding of OS Internals (i.e. Windows, Linux, Android)
Experience with Vulnerability Research
Experience reading or writing assembly (x86, x64, ARM, PPC, MIPS, SPARC, 68k, or others)
Experience developing embedded systems
Understanding of network protocols (TCP / IP stacks, wire-level protocols, RF communications, BGP, routing protocols, or others).
Understanding of exploit mitigations such as DEP and ASLR
Experience using debuggers such as gdb, WinDbg, OllyDbg
Experience with BDI / JTAG
Experience with modern C++ development, such as RAII, C++11 and C++14.
Experience building and using tools to find, exploit, and productize vulnerabilities in complex software systems
Experience with technical leadership
What We Offer :
Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation;
healthcare, wellness, retirement and work / life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child / adult backup care.
Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.
When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.
S. government on its most important missions.
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do.
Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.
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The salary range for this role is 130,000 USD - 272,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education / training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and / or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and / or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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