Software Reverse Engineer

Peraton
Huntsville, AL

Program Overview

About The Role

Overview :

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Reverse Engineer to join our SCAR Team. This is a developmental role where you will learn to perform in-depth analysis of software and firmware to help uncover its functionality and identify vulnerabilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with foundational reverse engineering skills who is eager to become an expert. You will work directly under the guidance of a Senior Reverse Engineer who will provide mentorship and training in our advanced methodologies and toolchains. You don't have to be an expert to apply, but you must have a strong passion for learning how complex systems work.

________________________________________

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in System Analysis: Support the team in analyzing compiled code, binaries, and system images from foreign materiel.
  • Learn Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs): Gain hands-on experience with dynamic analysis, live debugging, and static reverse engineering under the supervision of senior engineers.
  • Support Dynamic Analysis: Help set up and operate virtualized environments (VMware, KVM/QEMU) to observe software and document its behavior.
  • Contribute to Static Analysis: Use tools like Ghidra and GDB to assist in decompiling software, setting breakpoints, and stepping through code to understand its logic.
  • Document Findings: Carefully document technical findings and contribute to analysis reports that support the team’s exploitation efforts.
  • Collaborative Research: Work with the team to investigate potential vulnerabilities and learn how to assess their impact.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent project/internship experience) with 2+ years of applicable experience; OR Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent project/internship experience) with 0+ years of applicable experience .
  • At least 2+ years of relevant experience or significant academic/personal projects in software reverse engineering, CTF competitions, or malware analysis.
  • Familiarity with virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, VirtualBox, KVM) for running and analyzing software.
  • Basic experience with a disassembler/decompiler (like Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja) and a debugger (like GDB or x64dbg).
  • A foundational understanding of Linux/Unix environments and comfort with the command line.
  • Knowledge of low-level programming concepts (C, C++, Assembly) and at least one scripting language (like Python).
  • An understanding of operating system fundamentals and computer architecture (x86/x64).
  • A strong desire to learn and a proactive attitude toward solving challenging technical problems.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance with the willingness to take and pass a polygraph

This position is located on-site in Huntsville, AL.

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $80,000 - $128,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at

Application Duration Statement: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

Posted 2026-01-14

Recommended Jobs

Premium Auditor

Davies Risk Services
Huntsville, AL

Join Davies Risk Services as a Premium Auditor — No Experience Required! Are you a self-starter who thrives on independence, loves working with numbers, and enjoys meeting new people? Do you have…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-28

Maintenance Specialist

BLG Logistics, Inc
Vance, AL

Job Description Job Description:\n\n Company Overview BLG LOGISTICS is a seaport and logistics service provider with an international network. For more than 145 years, our hallmark has been logist…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-02

Intern - State Farm Agent Team Member

Ryan Goolsby - State Farm Agent
Birmingham, AL

Job Description Job Description Position Overview Are you outgoing and customer-focused? Do you enjoy working with the public? If you answered yes to these questions, working for a State Farm in…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-16

Real Estate Agent Trainee

KW Alabama Gulf Coast
Daphne, AL

Job Description Job Description Start Your Real Estate Career With a Team That Helps You Win If you’re excited about real estate and want a career with real growth, this is your opportunity to…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-12

Member Services Representative Part Time

Planet Fitness
Daphne, AL

Benefits: Free uniforms Training & development Wellness resources Job Summary Planet Fitness is looking for energetic, hardworking Front Desk Team Members who are passionate about …

View Details
Posted 2025-08-16

Facility Requirements Systems Engineer - Analyst

Trivector Services Inc
Huntsville, AL

Job Description Job Description Description: TriVector Services, Inc. provides quality aerospace engineering solutions to complex problems through a renowned team of engineering professionals. W…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-16

Assistant Service Manager

Cowin Equipment Company, Inc - Mobile
Mobile, AL

Job Description Job Description Title & Dept: ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER Direct Supervisor: Product Support Mgr (if applicable) Those Directly Supervised: Service Personnel at Branch Level J …

View Details
Posted 2026-03-15

Inside Sales Associate (German speaker)

Arrow Electronics
Alabama

Position: Inside Sales Associate (German speaker) Job Description: About US: Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions , a division of the Arrow Electronics Group (16,500 employees spread acro…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-09

Sales Associate - #893 - Piedmont, AL (Piedmont)

Majors Management
Piedmont, AL

Company: Majors Management   Position Title: Sales Associate   Reports to: Store Manage r   Job Type: Part or Full Time   Location: Onsite     The Sales Associate position involves…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-10