Embedded Software Analysis Engineer – Mid/Senior

Mission Technologies, a division of HII

Embedded Software Analysis Engineer leading reverse engineering efforts at HII Mission Technologies. Mentoring junior engineers and producing reports on system capabilities and vulnerabilities.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRoanoke • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $75,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Candidates for this position will be responsible for leading reverse engineering efforts into systems of interest and mentoring junior engineers in the reverse engineering and development processes
Candidates will be expected to communicate clearly and effectively and demonstrate the ability to understand complex systems with minimal or no documentation
Effective collaboration with teammates on dividing complex systems into manageable subsystems and timely sharing of knowledge is required
Candidates will be expected to produce reports of system capabilities, anomalies, and vulnerabilities at various fidelity levels for various customers
Candidates may also be expected to develop tools or exploit chains based on university papers with limited documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Are a United States citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance
Have experience with software reverse engineering tools (Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro, etc)
Have experience with software debuggers and simulators (GDB, OllyDbg, Renode, etc)
Have the ability to learn new skills quickly

Benefits

Comp & perks

Best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
Wellness resources
Employee assistance programs
Savings Plan Options (401(k))
Financial planning tools
Life insurance
Employee discounts
Paid holidays and paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

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Hard Skills & Tools

reverse engineeringsoftware debuggingsystem analysisreport writingtool developmentexploit chain development

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationmentoringproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

DOD security clearance