Principal Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Principal Reverse Engineering/Vulnerability Research Engineer based in the United States.

Join a mission-driven Security Research team working on complex cybersecurity challenges supporting national security and critical digital operations. In this principal-level role, you will uncover vulnerabilities across diverse systems through advanced reverse engineering and security analysis. You’ll turn discoveries into actionable findings, proof-of-concept exploits, and operational capabilities. The position combines deep technical research with tool development, project leadership, and mentorship. You’ll collaborate with experienced researchers and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This is an opportunity to drive research from initial investigation through execution and delivery while helping advance security capabilities in a challenging environment.