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Job Description STR is hiring a Senior Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. Work must be performed onsite. What you'll do: • Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems, • Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems, • Developing innovative cybersecurity solutions, • Working in multi-discipline teams to tackle challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions, • Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on a variety of challenging targets, • Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research, • This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government, • Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware, • Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra, • Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc., • Proficiency in one or more Assembly Languages: x86, ARM, etc., • Vulnerability research and analysis, • Knowledge of weaponizing discovered vulnerabilities into exploits, • Implant or software patch development, • Familiarity with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including tools such as QEMU or AFL++, • Experience with DSP architectures, such as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP, or Analog Devices., • Knowledge of operating system internals including memory/process/thread management, • Embedded systems or firmware analysis, • Experience development custom emulation tools to enable dynamic analysis, • Disassembler/decompiler module development, • Experience analyzing and reconstructing code/data flow, • Automated reverse engineering or software analysis tool development, • Experience debugging software without source code, • Knowledge of binary file structures and formats, • Experience analyzing protocols or message structures, • Knowledge of anti-reverse engineering techniques, • Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $134,000 - $184,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us. STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer. STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

Job Description This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S. Who we are: Raft () is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans. About the Role: We are seeking a Platform Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance to play a pivotal role in automating and orchestrating our critical infrastructure. This position is ideal for a technical expert passionate about deploying, managing, and optimizing system infrastructures using the latest technologies in system automation, container orchestration, and open-source applications. You'll be based in San Diego, Ca and work on projects vital to national security and technological advancement. Key Responsibilities: • Implement and manage system automation using Ansible and Puppet, ensuring efficient configuration across RHEL and Windows platforms, • Deploy and maintain Kubernetes clusters with RKE2 and Rancher, focusing on scalability, reliability, and security, • Manage a wide array of open-source applications (NiFi, Kafka, Zookeeper, MinIO, Keycloak, Longhorn, Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Promtail, GitLab), enhancing our capabilities in data processing, storage, and monitoring, • Ensure the highest level of system performance and security across all platforms and technologies, • Collaborate with teams to understand project requirements, providing technical solutions that align with strategic goals, • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, • 7+ years of hands-on experience managing enterprise Linux and Windows systems, including:, • Configuration management with Ansible and Puppet, • Kubernetes operations (RKE2 and Rancher preferred), • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex, distributed environments, • Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field, • Experience operating and supporting the following technologies in production environments:, • NiFi, Kafka, Zookeeper, MinIO, Keycloak, Longhorn, • Grafana, Prometheus, Loki, Promtail, • GitLab and CI/CD pipelines, • Deep understanding of containerization and cloud-native architectures, • Onsite in San Diego, California, • $100,000 - $170,000, • Highly competitive salary, • Fully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage, • 401(k) with company match, • Take as you need PTO + 14 paid holidays, • Generous Referral Bonuses We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission. Our Customer Obsession: We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies. How do we get there? Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm. Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration. Your Rights: California residents have the right to request information about personal data collected and to request deletion, subject to certain exceptions. Note that employment-related information is subject to specific exemptions under CCPA. Contact Us: For questions about this notice or to exercise your privacy rights, contact: or (703)570-4820. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job DescriptionAbout the OrganizationNow is a great time to join Redhorse Corporation. We are a solution-driven company delivering data insights and technology solutions to customers with missions critical to U.S. national interests. We’re looking for thoughtful, skilled professionals who thrive as trusted partners building technology-agnostic solutions and want to apply their talents supporting customers with difficult and important mission sets. About the RoleRedhorse transforms the way government uses data and technology. To support this mission, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Naval Special Warfare (NSW) team. In this high-priority role, you will drive innovation for the Unmanned Systems (UxS) autonomy and interoperability program, directly impacting Special Operations Forces (SOF) mission profiles.You will be at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge autonomous capabilities and AI/ML at the tactical edge. This is a unique opportunity to shape enterprise architecture and deliver Responsible AI (RAI) compliant software that meets the rigorous demands of rapid government deployment. If you want to see your code utilized in groundbreaking, real-world national security initiatives, this is the role for you.Key Responsibilities • Participate actively in code reviews, deployments, and contribute to CI/CD and DevOps pipelines., • Design and develop software requirements for AI products, including software architectures, APIs, frameworks, and libraries., • Develop and execute comprehensive tests for new technologies and capabilities to integrate into the UxSAI program., • Collaboratively develop requirements for autonomous software and shape enterprise architecture., • Employ AI/ML at the tactical edge to support and enhance SOF operations., • Assess the performance, scalability, and security of proposed technologies within UxSAI architecture., • Maintain and guide the development of common libraries and tools across teams., • Formulate strategies for rapid prototyping of AI capabilities.Required Experience/Clearance, • Active Secret security clearance., • 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering., • At least 5 years of recent, hands-on software development experience., • Proven experience building and deploying software, specifically to edge capabilities., • Demonstrated expertise using industry-standard CI/CD and DevOps practices., • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C++, Go, Rust)., • Technical experience architecting and delivering complex software projects involving multiple modules, APIs, data integration, and algorithm stacks., • Experience in developing, modifying, or integrating software (including models and algorithms) at the enterprise level.Desired Experience, • Experience with technologies such as Databricks or Spark to analyze or train models using large datasets., • Recent software development experience building a Platform as a Service (PaaS)., • Experience working with open-source computer vision libraries., • Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes., • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies., • Experience developing with CUDA or Assembly.

Job Description STR is hiring experienced Lead Software Engineers to join our multidisciplinary cyber/networking team committed to developing cutting-edge technologies that have an immediate and significant impact on our national security. Our team innovates communications technology across all networking layers, from the physical to the application layer. We value diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives, which are vital to delivering innovative solutions to our customers. If you have a strong track record of delivering impactful software solutions and meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to apply! Job Overview: A successful candidate will possess several years of practical experience in software engineering, integration and testing, and networking concepts and protocols. They will demonstrate a proven ability to take ownership of technical challenges and deliver results in collaborative, fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of computer science concepts, sound software engineering principles, and hands-on experience working on Linux systems. Experienced engineers at STR are expected to work independently while contributing meaningfully to team efforts and mentoring less experienced team members. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-profile, fast paced yet structured development environment alongside a diverse and talented team. In this role, you will take a leadership role in designing, implementing, and testing software that enhances advanced real-time data communications and networking solutions using open systems principles. We aim for the highest standards of quality, maintainability, and reuse in our tools and techniques. Therefore, candidates should have a demonstrated ability to produce well-designed, scalable solutions and to establish and follow reliable testing methodologies. What you will do: • Collaborate closely with a small, dedicated research team to develop innovative solutions to complex problems, • Take ownership of significant features or components of projects and deliver them with minimal supervision, • Lead technical discussions, guide architectural decisions, and mentor junior engineers, • Develop and test novel software solutions spanning research, development, and deployed production systems, • Analyze and improve existing designs and processes to optimize performance, • Deliver high-quality software in a rapid-paced, research-focused team environment, • Develop operational prototypes for experimentation and performance analysis, • This position requires the ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government, • 7+ years of experience in relevant software engineering roles, • Proficient in Python, C, C++, or similar interpreted or low-level programming languages, • Experienced with designing and implementing open architectures and rapid prototyping methodologies, • Strong working knowledge of software testing, evaluation best practices, and industry-standard development lifecycles, • Significant hands-on experience developing software with GNU/Linux toolchains using open-source software, • Deep understanding of networking principles, including the 5-layer OSI networking stack, • Strong team player with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, • Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance, • Advanced experience in Python, MATLAB, and/or other high-level programming languages, • Proven ability to build, deploy, and maintain production-ready software systems, • Experience writing software in a multi-party, large-scale codebase, • Demonstrated success managing technical challenges in experimental/laboratory environments, including performing quantitative analysis, • Familiarity with multi-threaded or multi-core real-time operating concepts, • Knowledge of high-level software architecture design and scalability principles The salary range listed is based on external market data. Final offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us. STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer. STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

Job Description STR is hiring a Principal Software Reverse Engineer who has a passion for research and analysis of vulnerabilities in cyber physical systems. This opportunity will be part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers dedicated to developing cutting-edge technologies with significant and immediate impact on our national security. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work at the nexus of computers and real-world physical systems. We believe that each employee has a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that are essential to providing our customers with innovative solutions. The skills listed below are representative of those needed for this role but are not the only acceptable set. If you see an overlap with your skills, go ahead and apply!. Work must be performed onsite and Active Top Secret (TS) Clearance required. What you'll do: • Reverse engineering complex software or firmware targets, ranging from typical Windows/Linux binaries to embedded firmware running non-traditional computer architectures and operating systems, • Developing and applying automated reverse engineering and binary analysis tools to characterize protocols, interfaces, and functionality of target systems, • Developing innovative cybersecurity solutions, • Leading multi-discipline teams to tackle challenging problems from a wide variety of technologies to develop innovative cybersecurity solutions, • Performing vulnerability weaponization, exploit development, payload development, and exploit mitigation on a variety of challenging targets, • Technical marketing to existing and potential customers, • Technical proposal development (idea generation, writing, reviewing, editing), • Documenting, demonstrating, and presenting research, • This position requires an Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance, for which U.S. citizenship is needed by the U.S. Government., • Substantial experience leading technical teams on advanced reverse engineering and exploitation programs, • Experience with binary analysis of software/firmware, • Experience with disassembly tools, such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra, • Proficiency in multiple Assembly Languages: x86, ARM, etc., • Proficiency in one or more programming languages: C/C++, Python, etc., • Deep understanding of reverse engineering fundamentals, • Experience in Vulnerability research and analysis, • Implant or software patch development, • Familiarity with binary emulation or vulnerability research, including tools such as QEMU or AFL++, • Experience with DSP architectures, such as Texas Instruments, STMicroelectronics, NXP, or Analog Devices., • Knowledge of operating system internals including memory/process/thread management, • Embedded systems or firmware analysis, • Experience development custom emulation tools to enable dynamic analysis, • Disassembler/decompiler module development, • Experience analyzing and reconstructing code/data flow, • Automated reverse engineering or software analysis tool development, • Experience debugging software without source code, • Knowledge of binary file structures and formats, • Experience analyzing protocols or message structures, • Knowledge of anti-reverse engineering techniques, • Knowledge of intrusion detection and anti-malware systems and techniques Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $204,000 - $284,000 The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions. STR is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, and Carlsbad, CA. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us. STR is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer. STR is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at for more info. STR is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at and provide your contact info. Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.

Job DescriptionDescription: Loch Harbour Group, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Software Engineer III to serve as the senior technical authority leading the design, development, and sustainment of enterprise software applications and automation platforms. This role requires advanced architecture experience, deep knowledge of modern development methodologies, and the ability to translate complex operational, audit, and compliance requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions. The Software Engineer III will provide technical leadership and mentorship while ensuring applications meet mission, compliance, and audit-readiness standards. This position requires full-time onsite support in San Diego, CA and an active Secret clearance at time of hire. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design, development, enhancement, and sustainment of enterprise software applications and automation solutions, • Architect and implement automated business process solutions using Jira, Jira Service Management, and Microsoft O365 Power Platform, • Serve as the technical authority for applications supporting material and asset management automation, including barcode scanning, RFID, and related technologies, • Translate complex operational, audit, and compliance requirements into scalable application architectures, • Design, develop, and maintain integrations with ERP and other systems of record to support lifecycle management, • Lead code reviews, refactoring efforts, and technical standardization to enhance performance, maintainability, and security, • Establish and maintain development standards, technical SOPs, and documentation, • Support internal control testing and corrective action initiatives through technical validation and solution design, • Provide technical mentorship and oversight to junior engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices, • Serve as the senior technical interface with Government stakeholders to gather requirements, validate solutions, and guide adoption Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as: • Electrical Engineering, • Computer Engineering, • Computer Science, • Information Technology, • Information Systems, • Minimum 3 years of professional software engineering experience Required Technical Skills • Atlassian Jira, Jira Service Management, Microsoft O365 Power Platform, • Experience with applying programming concepts in a professional or academic setting, • Experience with applying modern software development methodologies (e.g. agile, DEVOPS/DEVSECOPS) in a professional or academic setting, • Agile Developer certification or Certified Scrum Developer certification, • Python, • Active Secret Security Clearance (required at time of hire), • Competitive salaries, • Paid time off, • Health, dental and vision insurance, • Company paid short/long term disability, • Company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, • 401(k) (up to 5% matching), • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)