Lead Vulnerability Researcher (Wireless and Embedded Systems)

Location: Hybrid in Dayton, Ohio.

Salary: $117,235–$210,058 USD annualized.

Company

hirify.global develops and deploys products addressing complex challenges and supports mission-critical government programs focused on a safer global future.

What you will do

• Lead large-scale vulnerability research projects and ensure high-quality, innovative results.
• Architect research strategies for complex, undocumented, or highly resilient embedded and wireless systems.
• Mentor junior and staff researchers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Translate customer mission needs into technical requirements and present complex research findings.
• Identify and implement tools, automation, and IR&D methodologies to improve research efficiency and capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or CNO development.
• Expert-level proficiency with modern decompilers such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja.
• Advanced knowledge of assembly languages, including x86, ARM, or MIPS, and operating-system internals.
• Knowledge of common network protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, or HTTP.
• Proficiency with at least one modern debugger, such as GDB or WinDBG.
• Proven experience discovering vulnerabilities in complex systems or developing sophisticated exploits.
• Experience in a technical leadership or project lead capacity.
• Active US Secret-level security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience contributing technical writing for RFPs, white papers, or grant proposals to secure research funding.
• Mastery of defeating ASLR, DEP, and CFG mitigations on non-standard architectures.
• Deep knowledge of 4G/5G cellular standards or low-bandwidth communications such as CAN bus and RS485.
• Published research, conference presentations at events such as DEF CON or Black Hat, or CVE credits.
• Previous client-facing technical lead experience for government contracts.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement in Dayton, Ohio.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development support.
• Compensation considers education, experience, skills, geographic location, and contract-specific requirements.