Vulnerability Researcher (Embedded Systems)

Location: Hybrid role in Dayton, Ohio, United States

Salary: $84,387–$126,581 USD annually

Company

hirify.global develops and deploys products that address complex security challenges for government customers.

What you will do

• Conduct targeted reverse engineering of embedded systems and software components.
• Perform static and dynamic analysis to identify security weaknesses.
• Develop and refine proof-of-concept capabilities demonstrating vulnerabilities and research impact.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation on complex research targets.
• Collaborate with security researchers, CNO developers, hardware engineers, and other cross-functional teams to deliver customer solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in cybersecurity research, vulnerability research, or reverse engineering.
• Proficiency with a modern decompiler such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja, and a debugger such as GDB or WinDBG.
• Proficiency in C or C++, Python, *nix operating systems, and common network protocols including TCP/IP, UDP, and HTTP.
• Active US Secret-level security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with fuzzing frameworks such as AFL++, LibFuzzer, or Boofuzz.
• Experience with JTAG, SWD, or UART hardware debugging interfaces and firmware extraction.
• Familiarity with ASLR, DEP, Stack Canaries, WiFi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee.
• CTF participation or independent security research projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on high-impact security research and mission-critical solutions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, and paid leave.
• Tuition assistance and professional development support.