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Software Reverse Engineer
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Software Reverse Engineer at Percival Engineering designs, develops, tests, and integrates cybersecurity software using languages like Python and C++, working within an Agile Scrum team to support advanced cyber capabilities.
About this role
Ready to dive into and learn the latest cyber strategies and techniques? Are you all about tackling the toughest puzzles? Ready to bring your A-game? Well, buckle up and join us at Percival – where we're all about putting people first and having a blast while we're at it. Based in Columbia, Maryland, our squad is on a big mission: developing top-notch talent and technical solutions to safeguard our nation's most critical assets. From digging deep into vulnerabilities and cracking codes to developing cutting-edge software, our team does it all. If you are a Software Reverse Engineer with a passion for innovation and a knack for thinking outside the box, we want you on our team. Let's tackle those cyber threats together – and have a blast while we're at it!
Job Type:
- All Levels, Full Time
- Non-Remote
Clearance & Citizenship Requirements:
- TS/SCI with polygraph is required
- Due to these clearance requirements, US citizenship is also required
Responsibilities Include:
- Design, develop, test, and integrate software for advanced cybersecurity capabilities using the latest software tools and techniques such as Python, C, C++, and other languages and frameworks
- Work as part of an active member of an Agile Scrum Development Team
- Assignment includes developing software designs from requirements, implementing these designs in code, developing unit test cases, and supporting integrated software code with the team for builds/integration tests
- Support creation and updating of all relevant specifications for design, development, and testing
- Develop maintainable code that matches requirements specifications
- Perform unit testing of code, including manipulation of data for analysis of system requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- C/C++
- Python
- Network Programming (BSD Sockets)
- IDA Pro and/or Ghidra
- Working in an Agile environment
- Must have great verbal communication and writing skills
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- Embedded Systems
- Debuggers
- ICS/SCADA Systems
Application Process:
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
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