New 
Vulnerability Research Engineer
 Quadrant, Inc. | |
 United States, D.C., Washington | |
 Jul 15, 2026 | |
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Vulnerability Research Engineer Washington DC Annual Salary from $125,000 MUST: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field. 5+ years of professional experience in reverse engineering, binary analysis, malware analysis, or low-level software/firmware analysis. Hands-on experience with disassemblers and debuggers (e.g., IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja; WinDbg/gdb/lldb). Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; working knowledge of assembly (x86/x64, ARM, or similar). Experience with embedded systems and common interfaces (e.g., UART/JTAG/SWD; SPI/I2C) and interpreting logs/telemetry. Ability to communicate technical findings effectively in writing and in technical reviews. DUTIES: Reverse engineer compiled software and firmware to understand behavior, interfaces, and system-level implementation. Use static and dynamic analysis (disassembly, debugging, tracing, emulation) to map control flow, data structures, protocols, and algorithms. Develop and maintain custom tools/scripts (primarily Python and C/C++) to automate analysis, extract parameters, and validate hypotheses. Design and implement lightweight test & instrumentation software to control assets, collect telemetry, and support test and evaluation events. Document findings in clear technical reports, including diagrams, evidence, limitations, and recommended next steps. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineers (EW, RF/DSP, embedded, test) to translate reverse-engineering results into actionable engineering decisions. Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act". | |