Do you have an insatiable curiosity to understand how things work?
Are you a creative engineer who loves to imagine new solutions to complex problems?
Do you want the chance to solve some our nations hardest cyber challenges?
If so, we want you to join our team at APL! Our team of world-class reverse engineers is growing! We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic engineers who want to learn, want to collaborate, and love to hack anything.
Our team specializes in software and hardware reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and developing proof-of-concept offensive cyber capabilities with a focus on embedded systems. We have custom facilities tailored to specific classes of systems including vehicles, telecommunications/network infrastructure, and industrial systems as well as general reverse engineering labs.
As a member of our group, you will...
Be mentored by top experts to learn the art and science of reverse engineering
Perform deep investigations of software, firmware, and hardware
Develop exploits against embedded systems
Build mission-aligned capabilities
Propose new ideas for internal and external funding opportunities
Share knowledge by clearly articulating ideas through papers and presentations to team members, APL management, and government decision makers
You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...
Are graduating with a Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Have an excellent academic record with demonstrated knowledge of fundamental topics such as computer architecture, operating systems, and data structures
Are proficient with one or more programming languages
Have experience using debuggers and reverse engineering tools
Love solving puzzles and have experience persevering through technical challenges
Are excited to learn new tools, platforms, and programming languages
Are able to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by your start date and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI with polygraph clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information; eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.
You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...
Are graduating with a Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Participate in hackathons, CTFs, cybersecurity clubs or other relevant extracurriculars
Have relevant internship experience
Understand Unix/Linux operating systems
Are familiar with assembly language
Are skilled with tools including oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies, and logic analyzers
Have demonstrated leadership experience
Possess an active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph
Why work at APL?
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nations most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
At APL, we celebrate our differences and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APLs campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.jhuapl.edu/careers.
APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas. In doing so, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contact ...@jhuapl.edu. Only by ensuring that everyones voice is heard are we empowered to be bold, do great things, and make the world a better place.
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