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Huntington Ingalls Industries lists this Embedded Software Analysis Engineer (Mid/Senior) - 29115 opportunity in roanoke, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Embedded Software Analysis Engineer (Mid/Senior) - 29115
Requisition Number: 29115
Required Travel: 0 - 10%
Employment Type: Full Time / Salaried / Exempt
Anticipated Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $180,000.00
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Mid
This position resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. The role focuses on reverse engineering microelectronic and application software, firmware extraction, plugin development, and adding support to simulation platforms for unsupported processors. Candidates will lead a team performing reverse engineering tasks, mentor junior engineers, and produce reports of system capabilities, anomalies, and vulnerabilities. The work requires strong collaboration, clear communication, and the ability to understand complex systems with minimal or no documentation.
Minimum Qualifications
United States citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance
Experience with software reverse engineering tools (Ghidra, Binary Ninja, IDA Pro, etc.)
Experience with software debuggers and simulators (GDB, OllyDbg, Renode, etc.)
Rapid learning of new skills
Preferred Requirements
Active security clearance
Experience with modern C++ standards (C++17 or later) and STL
Experience with Python
Demonstrated use of design patterns
Familiarity with Verilog or VHDL
Experience with FPGA design software (Quartus, ISE, Vivado, etc.)
Experience with software reverse engineering (IDA Pro, Ghidra, etc.)
Proficiency with source control systems (git, svn, perforce, etc.)
Experience with the code review process
Experience with binary patching
Experience bypassing encryption schemes
Published research in cybersecurity, software exploitation, or reverse engineering
Physical Requirements
Sedentary work: ability to remain in a seated position for extended periods while performing computer‑based analysis and reverse engineering tasks.
Manual dexterity: ability to use hands for typing, operating tools, manipulating small electronic components, or performing firmware extraction tasks.
Visual acuity: ability to view detailed digital information on screens, read technical documentation, examine microelectronic components, and review code or schematics.
Occasional standing or walking: moving between workstations, lab benches, or collaborative areas.
Light lifting: ability to lift and carry small equipment, electronic boards, laptops, or test devices, typically under 20 pounds.
Fine motor skills: required when interacting with microelectronics, connectors, or debugging hardware.
Communication abilities: clear verbal and written communication for mentoring, collaborating, and writing reports.
Cognitive/mental requirements: high concentration, problem‑solving ability, working with complex systems, and learning new technical skills quickly.
HII offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental and vision plans, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and scholarships. Bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation may be offered for qualified positions, as appropriate.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Worksite address
roanoke, VA, 24000, US
Who can apply
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