About this opportunity
InterImage, Inc. lists this Firmware Security Engineer - C & Reverse Engineering opportunity in fort meade, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
We are seeking a Firmware/Hardware Engineer to support the development, analysis, and enhancement of embedded systems and low-level software across a variety of platforms. This role sits at the intersection of hardware and software, focusing on firmware development, reverse engineering, and system-level problem solving.
This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy working close to the hardware, breaking down complex systems, and uncovering how things operate at a fundamental level.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, modify, and debug firmware for embedded systems across diverse hardware architectures
Perform reverse engineering of binaries, firmware, and hardware-integrated software components
Analyze system behavior at the hardware/firmware interface to identify vulnerabilities or performance improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement low-level solutions
Support testing, validation, and troubleshooting of firmware in real-world environments
Document findings, methodologies, and technical implementations
Required Qualifications
Strong proficiency in C programming, particularly in embedded or low-level environments
Experience performing reverse engineering across multiple architectures (e.g., ARM, x86, MIPS)
Solid understanding of computer architecture, memory management, and hardware/software interaction
Experience working in Linux or Unix-based environments
Ability to debug and analyze systems at a low level
Desired Skills
Experience with vulnerability research or identifying security weaknesses in firmware or embedded systems
Hands-on experience analyzing or developing firmware
Familiarity with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or similar
Experience with embedded debugging tools (e.g., JTAG, UART, logic analyzers)
Understanding of common firmware formats, bootloaders, and device communication protocols
Exposure to secure coding practices and exploit mitigation techniques
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with embedded devices, IoT systems, or custom hardware platforms
Familiarity with assembly languages and low-level debugging
Background in cybersecurity, embedded security, or hardware security
Experience integrating firmware with hardware components in production or lab environments
401K: up to 3% discretionary profit sharing contribution + 100% match on the 1st7% of pay
PTO: 20 days per year
Healthcare, dental, vision, Free for a single participant
$50,000 Life insurance provided, additional voluntary life insurance available
InterImage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. InterImage provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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