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Reverse Engineer

Location Beavercreek Township, Ohio Category Engineering, Technology, & Science Job Type Full time Job Id R2109463 Posted Date 07/24/2025
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JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Reverse Engineer

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR is seeking a talented Reverse Engineer to join our Cyberwarfare team. In this role, you will apply your technical skills and curiosity to dissect and analyze various systems, from hardware and firmware to software and network protocols. You will be responsible for understanding system behaviors, identifying vulnerabilities, and developing proof-of-concept exploits to demonstrate the impact of those vulnerabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about security and eager to develop their expertise in reverse engineering.

Why Join Us?

  • Innovative Projects: Work on cutting-edge technologies and projects that directly support our national security objectives
  • Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic team where collaboration and innovation are at the heart of our workplace culture
  • Impactful Work: Play a key role in projects that make a real difference in both our company and the broader national security field

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform full-scope reverse engineering of hardware, firmware, software, and network protocols.
  • Analyze system components, architectures, and interactions to gain in-depth knowledge of their functionality.
  • Identify security vulnerabilities, potential attack vectors, and areas for improvement.
  • Develop custom tools and scripts to automate and streamline reverse engineering workflows.
  • Research and stay current on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and reverse engineering techniques.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement security solutions.
  • Document findings, prepare comprehensive reports, and present results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Work Environment:

  • Location: When not supporting a site, this position can work remotely or from a nearby KBR office (if available and desired). 
  • Travel Requirements: This position will require travel of 25% with potential surge to 50% to support end users located at various DoD ranges & labs located across the US (including Alaska and Hawaii).
  • Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 0-5 years of demonstrated experience in reverse engineering or relevant security disciplines.
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture, operating systems, and software development principles.
  • Proficiency in assembly language, C/C++, Python, or other relevant programming languages.
  • Familiarity with debugging tools and techniques.
  • Knowledge of network protocols and security concepts.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Desired:

  • Experience with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, or Binary Ninja.
  • Experience with hardware reverse engineering tools and techniques.
  • Knowledge of embedded systems and firmware analysis.
  • Contributions to open-source projects or security communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Basic Compensation: $80,700k - $121,000k (For Beavercreek, Ohio Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.

Additional Compensation:

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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