Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Senior Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher to analyze complex software, firmware, and embedded systems to uncover critical vulnerabilities supporting national security and space missions. You will deconstruct binaries, perform malware analysis, develop proof-of-concept exploits, and design mitigations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts in a mission-driven, research-focused environment that values curiosity, ethics, and impact, with strong support for innovation, publications, and professional growth, including advanced degrees and technical leadership opportunities.
08/01/2026
Full time
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Senior Reverse Engineer / Vulnerability Researcher to analyze complex software, firmware, and embedded systems to uncover critical vulnerabilities supporting national security and space missions. You will deconstruct binaries, perform malware analysis, develop proof-of-concept exploits, and design mitigations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts in a mission-driven, research-focused environment that values curiosity, ethics, and impact, with strong support for innovation, publications, and professional growth, including advanced degrees and technical leadership opportunities.
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Blockchain Vulnerability Researcher to analyze and secure emerging distributed ledger and smart contract systems. You will hunt for weaknesses across protocols, consensus mechanisms, and smart contracts, develop proof-of-concept exploits, and design defenses that protect critical national security, space, and health missions. Working in APL's mission-driven, collaborative IT & Cybersecurity teams, you'll partner with leading experts, publish research, and help shape secure blockchain architectures. APL supports advanced study, professional growth, and innovative, ethical research that addresses global challenges.
08/01/2026
Full time
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Blockchain Vulnerability Researcher to analyze and secure emerging distributed ledger and smart contract systems. You will hunt for weaknesses across protocols, consensus mechanisms, and smart contracts, develop proof-of-concept exploits, and design defenses that protect critical national security, space, and health missions. Working in APL's mission-driven, collaborative IT & Cybersecurity teams, you'll partner with leading experts, publish research, and help shape secure blockchain architectures. APL supports advanced study, professional growth, and innovative, ethical research that addresses global challenges.
ManTech International seeks a CNO Vulnerability Researcher to support mission-critical Defense & Aerospace cyber operations within our IT & Cybersecurity team. In this role, you will discover, analyze, and exploit vulnerabilities across complex platforms, including operating systems, networks, and embedded systems that protect national security. You will apply advanced reverse engineering, exploit development, and CNO tradecraft to create mission-ready capabilities. ManTech's culture of innovation, integrity, and respect empowers you to shape cutting-edge cyber solutions while growing your career as a Cyber Security Engineer.
07/27/2026
Full time
ManTech International seeks a CNO Vulnerability Researcher to support mission-critical Defense & Aerospace cyber operations within our IT & Cybersecurity team. In this role, you will discover, analyze, and exploit vulnerabilities across complex platforms, including operating systems, networks, and embedded systems that protect national security. You will apply advanced reverse engineering, exploit development, and CNO tradecraft to create mission-ready capabilities. ManTech's culture of innovation, integrity, and respect empowers you to shape cutting-edge cyber solutions while growing your career as a Cyber Security Engineer.