Vulnerability Researcher

Overview of Opportunity:

Join the Trusted Electronics & Effects team at Two Six Technologies in Dayton, Ohio, where we push the boundaries of software and firmware reverse engineering to uncover vulnerabilities in wireless and embedded systems. As a Vulnerability Researcher, you will be a key technical contributor within our elite team of security researchers, CNO developers, and hardware engineers.

Our government customers rely on us to deliver mission-critical security solutions. We are looking for a researcher who is ready to take ownership of technical tasks, move beyond theory into high-impact discovery, and thrive in an environment focused on reverse engineering embedded systems and developing proof-of-concept exploits.

What You Will Do

• Conduct targeted reverse engineering on a variety of embedded systems and software components.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis to find security weaknesses under the guidance of senior technical leads.
• Develop and refine proof-of-concept (PoC) capabilities to demonstrate research progress and the impact of discovered vulnerabilities.
• Contribute to technical reports and documentation to further the team’s collective understanding of complex targets.
• Work alongside cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into actionable customer solutions.

What You Will Need (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in cybersecurity research, vulnerability research, or reverse engineering.
• Proficiency in at least one modern decompiler (Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja).
• Proficiency with at least one modern debugger (GDB or WinDBG).
• Proficiency in at least one native programming language (C or C++) and a scripting language (Python).
• Knowledge of *nix operating systems and common network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP).
• Security Clearance: Active US Secret-level clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.

Nice to Have (Preferred)

• Experience with fuzzing frameworks (e.g., AFL++, LibFuzzer, or Boofuzz) to automate bug discovery.
• Experience with hardware debugging interfaces like JTAG, SWD, or UART to extract firmware.
• Familiarity with defeating modern protections like ASLR, DEP, and Stack Canaries.
• Knowledge of WiFi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee communication standards.
• Participation in CTFs or evidence of independent security research projects.

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