Red Alpha
Posted 2y ago

Reverse Engineer (TS/SCI with Polygraph required)

Red Alpha
Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
$155k-$225k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • Supporting mission-focused teams
  • Providing design ideas
  • Communicating with leadership
Requirements
  • 7+ years of engineering experience
  • Knowledge of programming languages, and an active TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph
Technical tools mentioned
C/C++AssemblyPythonPERLIDAProIDAPythonGhidra

Job description

A day in the life:

As a Reverse Engineer, you will support a large mission focused team of software, systems and security engineers in the development and deployment of tools to be used for the greater good. 

Responsibilities also include, but are not limited to: 

  • Doing epic stuff as you embrace your unconventional thought processes
  • Have a passion for finding the needle in the stack of needles
  • Provides design ideas for new capabilities or recommendations for improvements to existing capabilities.
  • Communicates status with leadership and customers. Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects.
  • Provides solutions to a variety of complex technical problems. Determines computer user needs; analyzes system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming.
  • Ensures software standards are met. Leads the design, development, documenting, testing and debugging of applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions.
  • Potentially leads a project developing hardware or software based CNO capabilities, and provides direction to other CNO developers. Plans and conducts assignments, generally involving the larger and more important projects or more than one project.     

What you bring to the table:

  • 7+ years of experience as an Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Knowledge of multiple programming languages such as C/C++, assembly (e.g. x86, ARM, MIPS), Python, or PERL
  • Experience scripting in various reverse engineering tools such as IDAPro, IDAPython or Ghidra to automate analysis
  • Expert level knowledge of security concepts, networks, device drivers, & system internals are applied in daily tasks
  • Expert knowledge in at least one technology area (e.g. Windows, Unix, Mobile, Network devices)
  • Software Analysis/Reverse Engineering experience
  • Embedded systems development experience
  • A solid understanding of assembly programming concepts
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university OR 4 years of additional software engineering experience on projects with similar software processes may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
  • An active US Government TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph

Bonus Skills:      

  • Experience working with networking (TCP/IP)
  • Python experience
  • Ability to handle stress and work well under pressure
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking Skills.

The total package:

 
Our total compensation package was strategically designed with our members in mind with the intention to: reward our members for their hard work and commitment to our customers' missions; allow members to share in Red Alpha's success as we continue to grow and expand our footprint; provide long-term career opportunities through stability and internal mobility; and provide the resources our members need to support themselves and their dependents in the form of a robust benefits package.  Our total compensation package includes a competitive base salary and benefits such as health, life/disability, 401k, paid time off, professional development, and generous bonus programs.  Please visit our benefits tab for additional information. 
 
Salary Range:   
  • Disclosed pay ranges are a general guideline, and are not a guarantee of a final salary or compensation.  Our approach in determining final salaries takes into consideration a number of factors such as education, certifications, total years of relevant professional experience, actual level of expertise, and the responsibilities of the role itself. 
  • Based on the outlined roles, responsibilities, and requirements, the  projected pay range for this position is $155,000 - $225,000.    
Some of our additional perks and benefits include:                 
  • Retire sooner than planned: Get closer to retirement with up to 10% in 401k contributions, immediately vested. 
  • Have a career AND a life: Enjoy up to 5 weeks of leave (25 days of personal time off) and 11 paid floating holidays.
  • Stay at your best: As a member, we'll pay 100% of your premiums for comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. We'll also pay the majority of the premiums for your family.  Let's not forge free access to a fully equipped state of the art gym!
  • Keep current on new technologies and technological advancements:  $5250 per year towards ongoing education, trainings, certifications, and maintaining professional memberships. 
  • Dress in style:  Spend up to $300 per year on company branded merchandise featuring top quality brands such as Under Armour, Nike, Carhartt, YETI, etc.
  • Enjoy the culture:  Attend fun company events throughout the year such as our Oktoberfest, summer picnic, and annual holiday party!  These are all in additon to your team events which may include happy hours, baseball games, snowboarding, RenFest, and more!
Every day, our elite customers are pushing through "the grind" to defeat the enemy, even putting their lives on the line for our freedom. Rise to the occasion with us to deliver engineering excellence, to match their dedication to this nation. Join us as we bring digital transformation to the fight! 

About Red Alpha

Provides software engineering and data science for defense missions.

Year founded
2010
Employees
76
Organization type
Private
Latest investment
Private Equity (2023) — led by Enlightenment Capital
Headquarters
US

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