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Do you enjoy working with a team to discover vulnerabilities in increasingly complex devices?\nBattelle’s Misson Focused Tools group is currently seeking Junior Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer/Vulnerability Researchers to support our Cyber research team in our Columbus, OH office location.\nResponsibilities\nAs an Embedded Systems RE/VR, you will work hands-on with hardware to reverse engineer embedded systems and understand how they operate. In a given day you will work with a close-knit team of researchers to solve complex problems and achieve real world effects. Your role will focus on hardware hacking, extracting and reverse engineering firmware, identifying vulnerabilities, developing tools, and supporting research workflows that help our teams better understand embedded devices.\n“From Silicon to Systems” - We are an elite, multi-disciplinary team bringing together the brightest minds from physics, chemistry, material science, computer science, electrical engineering, and mathematics to develop unique embedded security solutions for government and industrial customers.\nBattelle has been trusted by elite government clients to solve some of the world’s hardest security problems. We work in small agile teams to push the bounds of computing technology. Our high-powered labs include specialized hardware, tools, and techniques that enable our engineers to push the cutting edge of cyber solutions.\nWe encourage new ideas with our large Internal Research and Development (IRAD) program, where engineers work on projects they are passionate about. 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Our group works collaboratively with many parts of Battelle’s larger organization on projects ranging from genomics to robotics.\nKey Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field of study and (2-5) years of experience, OR Master’s degree in a relevant field, OR an equivalent combination of education/experience in a relevant field\nFamiliarity with digital and analog components (resistors, capacitors, timers, ICs, etc.)\nExperience coding in a low-level language (C, C++, Rust) and a scripting language (Python, Perl, Ruby, etc.)\nExperience with a reverse engineering tools (Ghidra, IDA Pro, BinaryNinja, etc.)\nBasic understanding of debugging techniques and tools (GDB, JTAG, SWD, etc.)\nFamiliarity with hardware registers, peripherals, memory maps, and reading datasheets\nAbility to work collaboratively in a small team environment while continuing to learn new technologies\nStrong curiosity about how systems work internally\nMust be a US Citizen with the ability and willingness to obtain a DoD Secret or higher clearance\nPreferred Qualifications\nHolds an active DoD Secret or higher clearance\nFamiliarity with assembly language (ARM, x86/x64, PowerPC, or other 8/32/64-bit architectures)\nExposure to bare-metal and embedded RTOS environments\nExperience using laboratory equipment (multimeter, logic analyzer, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, etc.)\nUnderstanding of embedded interfaces (UART, SPI, CAN, I2C, USB, etc.)\nUnderstanding of wireless protocols (BLE, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, etc.)\nParticipation in security research, CTFs, or hardware/firmware projects\nFamiliarity with fault injection techniques to alter execution flow in ICs\nExperience with soldering surface mount components and wiring connectors\nCompensation Data\nBattelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $115,000 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.\nBenefits: Live an Extraordinary Life\nWe care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.\nBalance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.\nEnjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.\nTake time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.\nPrioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.\nBetter together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.\n Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. \nAdvance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.\nA Work Environment Where You Succeed\nFor brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.\nYou will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:\nApply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects \nReceive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery\nPartner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment\nNurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders\nGive back to and improve our communities\nVaccinations & Safety Protocols\nBattelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).\nBattelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.\nThe above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. 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