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Job Description:
Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Senior Software Reverse Engineer to join our team and support mission-critical customer initiatives. In this role, you will analyze complex software and electronic systems, uncover how they work, and develop creative solutions to challenging technical problems.
You will work alongside experienced engineers and interact directly with customers to understand their objectives, communicate technical findings, and deliver solutions that support their mission. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in reverse engineering, embedded systems, and software analysis to some of the most demanding technical challenges in the field.
What You'll Be Doing:
Analyze software components and electronic systems to characterize complex platforms and determine how they operate.
Perform software reverse engineering and binary analysis across a variety of architectures and environments.
Use programming, debugging, disassembly, and analysis tools to investigate system behavior and identify technical characteristics.
Collaborate directly with customers and technical team members to understand mission requirements and develop effective solutions.
Solve challenging, open-ended technical problems through creative analysis, experimentation, and research.
Develop scripts, tools, and other technical solutions to improve analysis efficiency when appropriate.
Document technical findings, methodologies, and system characteristics in clear, detailed reports.
Present technical information and conclusions to customers, project stakeholders, and team members.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Required Clearance:
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess an active Secret clearance.
Must be willing and able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
Working knowledge of one or more high-level programming languages, such as C, C++, or Python.
Experience with or a strong working understanding of assembly languages and processor architectures, such as ARM and x86.
Experience using reverse-engineering and binary-analysis tools, such as: IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare2, and Binary Ninja.
Demonstrated ability to investigate complex technical problems and develop creative, practical solutions.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment while also performing independent analysis with limited supervision.
Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to take ownership of assigned work.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to customers and teammates.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience with or understanding of embedded operating systems.
Experience performing embedded-systems analysis.
Experience with analog and/or digital circuit analysis or design.
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
Experience with virtualization or emulation technologies, such as QEMU or Renode.
Experience developing tools or scripts to automate reverse-engineering and system-analysis tasks.
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, or managing technical projects.
Experience working directly with government or defense customers.
Security Clearance Requirement:
An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $112,200.00 - $196,400.00We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience
- Working knowledge of a high-level programming language such as C, C++, or Python
- Experience with assembly languages and processor architectures such as ARM and x86
- Experience using reverse-engineering and binary-analysis tools such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Radare2, or Binary Ninja
- Ability to investigate complex technical problems and develop creative, practical solutions
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently with limited supervision
- Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ownership of assigned work
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Secret security clearance
- Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph
- Experience with or understanding of embedded operating systems
- Experience performing embedded-systems analysis
- Experience with analog or digital circuit analysis or design
- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings
- Experience with virtualization or emulation technologies such as QEMU or Renode
- Experience developing automation tools or scripts for reverse engineering and system analysis
- Experience leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, or managing technical projects
- Experience working directly with government or defense customers
Parsons Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and choice-rich, with multiple plan types (PPO, HDHP, and some HMO networks) plus dental, vision, EAP, and wellness resources. The availability of different plan designs and national-carrier coverage supports varied employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
