Lead, Security Research Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Lead Security Research Engineer at L3Harris responsible for vulnerability research and reverse engineering tasks for National Security customers. Seeking top talent to protect and defend our nation.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $250,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vulnerability research and reverse engineering of embedded systems and software applications, with proficiency in low-level programming and dynamic analysis tools. Holds an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and possesses extensive experience in leading engineering teams and developing security measures.

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Vulnerability ResearchReverse Engineering FrameworksLow-Level Programming LanguagesDynamic Analysis ToolsActive Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Vulnerability ResearchReverse EngineeringLow-Level ProgrammingFirmware EmulationDiagnostic ToolsEmbedded Hardware DesignCustom Emulation SolutionsWriting Plugins for DecompilersStatic and Dynamic AnalysisSecurity Measures Development

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipEffective Management

Tools & Technologies

GhidraIDA ProQEMUUnix/Linux Operating SystemsOscilloscopesMulti-MetersPower SuppliesLogic Analyzers

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Embedded SystemsSecurity RisksFirmwareWireless ProtocolsWired ProtocolsKernel ModulesRF SystemsDynamic Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform vulnerability research on embedded systems and software applications to identify previously undisclosed security risks
Reverse engineer multiple architectures and platforms as needed, including ARM, x86, x64, and MIPS
Leverage both static and dynamic analysis tools for firmware/software evaluation
Bypass modern security controls (such as ASLR, NX, canaries) in order to develop a working proof-of-concept (PoC)
Apply knowledge of offensive and defensive reverse engineering techniques, including countering and developing advanced security measures
Design, develop, or analyze low-level system components, including kernel modules and other system foundational firmware services
Develop tools and software solutions using python scripts, C, or other programming languages as needed
Work proficiently within a Unix/Linux operating system environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance required
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
5+ years’ experience working with reverse engineering frameworks such as Ghidra or IDA Pro
5+ years’ experience performing vulnerability research on embedded systems and/or software applications to identify potential security risks
Professional hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and logic analyzers
Experience in firmware emulation and debugging
Experience with embedded hardware and software design, development, and testing processes
Background in developing hardware platforms
Competence in one or more low-level programming languages
Knowledge and expertise in RF systems and technologies
Familiarity with wired and wireless protocols including USB, SPI/I2C/1-Wire, Ethernet, PCI-Express, 802.11, Bluetooth, Cellular, and others
Experience developing custom emulation solutions to enable dynamic analysis using tools such as QEMU
Experience writing plugins for decompilers such as IDA and Ghidra
Skill in soldering, prototyping, and analyzing electronic circuits
Ability to lead and manage engineering teams effectively

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and disability insurance
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
EAP
education assistance
parental leave
paid time off
company-paid holidays