Nrel

Nrel

Cybersecurity Researcher Reverse Engineer

Golden, CO · Full-time

No sponsorship$120k-$217kDetected 30 days ago
TypeScriptCybersecurityDesign SystemsProject ManagementIntellectual PropertyEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringControlsTCP/IPResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingMentoringRenewable Energy

About the role

  • Posting Title Cybersecurity Researcher Reverse Engineer.
  • Working at NLR NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development.
  • Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy advanced discovery techniques against black-box embedded systems. Implement custom fuzzing harnesses for hardware-in-the-loop and emulated environments.
  • Develop robust, weaponized proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits for constrained environments. Bypass embedded exploit mitigations. Write custom shellcode and achieve persistent execution within RTOS or bare-metal environments.
  • Perform static and dynamic analysis of compiled binaries, RTOS (e.g., VxWorks, QNX, FreeRTOS), and bare-metal systems.
  • Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions.
  • Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.

Requirements

  • Relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience.
  • Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience.
  • Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience.
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field.
  • Ability to use various computer software programs.
  • Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience.
  • Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience.
  • General knowledge of other related disciplines.
  • Demonstrated experience in management of projects.
  • Additional Required Qualifications

Nice to have

  • Job Application Submission Window
  • The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
  • 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*
  • life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance

Compensation

  • In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
  • $120,400 - $216,700
  • Job Profile: Researcher III / Annual
  • $100,400 - $180,700
  • NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.

Benefits

  • We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.
  • Benefits Summary
  • Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement.
  • Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement.

Company info

  • From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.
  • Reasonable Accommodations
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Visa & Work Authorization

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance at the DOE (Q) and SCI access or DoD (TS) and SCI level
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