Cybersecurity Research Engineer – RE/DSP

Peraton

Cybersecurity Research Engineer delivering innovative solutions and protecting national cyber infrastructure for government agencies and commercial customers. Collaborating on program analysis, malware analysis, and resilient networking.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeBedford • New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $80,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in reverse engineering, digital signal processing, and programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Python. Possesses a strong understanding of modern networking technologies and development practices, complemented by a Top Secret clearance and US Citizenship.

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Reverse EngineeringDigital Signal ProcessingC, C++, Java, Python ProgrammingTop Secret ClearanceModern Networking Technologies

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Hard Skills

Reverse EngineeringDigital Signal ProcessingC ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingJava ProgrammingPython ProgrammingGo ProgrammingLinuxMacOSWindows

Soft Skills

CollaborationDesire to Acquire Knowledge

Tools & Technologies

GitSubversionCI/CD Toolchains

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Cyber InfrastructureGovernment AgenciesUtilitiesCommercial CustomersSoftware-Defined NetworkingArtificial Intelligence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GoJavaLinuxMacOSPythonSubversion

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers
Protect mission-critical systems and national cyber infrastructure through a broad range of initiatives
Collaborate with teams on program analysis, malware analysis, resilient networking, software-defined networking, and artificial intelligence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years of experience with AS/AA
5 years with BS/BA
3 years with MS/MA
0 years with PhD
Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related scientific/engineering discipline
Expertise in reverse engineering and digital signal processing
Ability and desire to acquire knowledge of new subject matter areas
Expertise in one or more of: C, C++, Java, Python, Go, or similar languages
Working knowledge of Linux, MacOS, Windows, and mobile operating systems
Working knowledge of modern computer networking technologies
Working knowledge of modern development practices and toolsets (Git, subversion, CI/CD toolchains)
Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
US Citizenship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options