Mesavita Engineering, LLC
Job Description What You'll Be Doing: 1. Perform technical analysis of target platforms, including discovery of zero-day vulnerabilities through fuzzing and code analysis. 2. Reverse engineer software applications, firmware, and hardware components using disassemblers, debuggers, and binary analysis tools. 3. Perform vulnerability discovery through automated fuzzing, manual code review, and dynamic/static analysis techniques. 4. Rapidly prototype proof-of-concept exploits to validate vulnerability findings and assess operational utility. 5. Analyze target system architectures, protocols, and security mechanisms to identify attack surfaces and weakness patterns. 6. Document vulnerability technical details, exploitation methodology, and recommended capability development approaches. 7. Provide technical intelligence briefs to capability developers on target system weaknesses and exploitation pathways. 8. Collaborate with capability development teams to translate vulnerability research into operational tools. 9. Maintain awareness of public vulnerability disclosures, exploit techniques, and adversary tradecraft relevant to target systems. 10. Apply offensive cyber domain expertise, including red/purple team operations, to develop and deliver mission-critical solutions. 11. Conduct limited TDY travel as mission requires. What Required Skills You'll Bring: 1. Active TS/SCI with Poly 2. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field 3. 10+ years of related professional experience; Master's degree and 8+ years of related professional experience 4. Proficiency with disassemblers/decompilers (IDA Pro, Ghidra, and/or Binary Ninja) 5. Strong understanding of x86/x64/ARM assembly language and processor architectures 6. Practical experience with debuggers (WinDbg, GDB, and/or LLDB) and dynamic analysis tools 7. Demonstrated capability discovering vulnerabilities in compiled software (C/C++/Rust applications) 8. Understanding of common vulnerability classes (memory corruption, logic flaws, race conditions) 9. Proficiency with fuzzing frameworks (AFL, libFuzzer, Honggfuzz) and corpus management 10. Strong scripting skills (Python, Ruby, or similar) for automation and analysis 11. Experience documenting technical research for both technical and operational audiences What Desired Skills You'll Bring: 1. USCC JQR qualified Joint Qualification Record 2. Experience with Windows kernel/driver reverse engineering 3. Firmware analysis and embedded systems reverse engineering 4. Network protocol analysis and vulnerability research 5. Experience with UEFI/BIOS or bootloader security analysis 6. Published vulnerability research (CVEs, conference presentations, blog posts) 7. Familiarity with symbolic execution and taint analysis tools 8. Understanding of offensive cyberspace operations workflows 9. Prior experience in offensive cyber operations, red/purple team activities, equivalent work from a contract/civilian position Benefits and Compensation Package In addition to a competitive salary, Mesavita offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: 12% 401(k) contribution (not a match), which you are vested in immediately Free medical benefits through CareFirst for you and your family Vision and Dental Insurance STD, LTD, Life coverage 100% paid for by Mesavita $5,000 Education, Training, and Technology budget 5 days Paid Parental Leave Lucrative Referral Bonus Program For a full list of benefits, please visit
Job Description What You'll Be Doing: 1. Perform technical analysis of target platforms, including discovery of zero-day vulnerabilities through fuzzing and code analysis. 2. Reverse engineer software applications, firmware, and hardware components using disassemblers, debuggers, and binary analysis tools. 3. Perform vulnerability discovery through automated fuzzing, manual code review, and dynamic/static analysis techniques. 4. Rapidly prototype proof-of-concept exploits to validate vulnerability findings and assess operational utility. 5. Analyze target system architectures, protocols, and security mechanisms to identify attack surfaces and weakness patterns. 6. Document vulnerability technical details, exploitation methodology, and recommended capability development approaches. 7. Provide technical intelligence briefs to capability developers on target system weaknesses and exploitation pathways. 8. Collaborate with capability development teams to translate vulnerability research into operational tools. 9. Maintain awareness of public vulnerability disclosures, exploit techniques, and adversary tradecraft relevant to target systems. 10. Apply offensive cyber domain expertise, including red/purple team operations, to develop and deliver mission-critical solutions. 11. Conduct limited TDY travel as mission requires. What Required Skills You'll Bring: 1. Active TS/SCI with Poly 2. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field 3. 10+ years of related professional experience; Master's degree and 8+ years of related professional experience 4. Proficiency with disassemblers/decompilers (IDA Pro, Ghidra, and/or Binary Ninja) 5. Strong understanding of x86/x64/ARM assembly language and processor architectures 6. Practical experience with debuggers (WinDbg, GDB, and/or LLDB) and dynamic analysis tools 7. Demonstrated capability discovering vulnerabilities in compiled software (C/C++/Rust applications) 8. Understanding of common vulnerability classes (memory corruption, logic flaws, race conditions) 9. Proficiency with fuzzing frameworks (AFL, libFuzzer, Honggfuzz) and corpus management 10. Strong scripting skills (Python, Ruby, or similar) for automation and analysis 11. Experience documenting technical research for both technical and operational audiences What Desired Skills You'll Bring: 1. USCC JQR qualified Joint Qualification Record 2. Experience with Windows kernel/driver reverse engineering 3. Firmware analysis and embedded systems reverse engineering 4. Network protocol analysis and vulnerability research 5. Experience with UEFI/BIOS or bootloader security analysis 6. Published vulnerability research (CVEs, conference presentations, blog posts) 7. Familiarity with symbolic execution and taint analysis tools 8. Understanding of offensive cyberspace operations workflows 9. Prior experience in offensive cyber operations, red/purple team activities, equivalent work from a contract/civilian position Benefits and Compensation Package In addition to a competitive salary, Mesavita offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes: 12% 401(k) contribution (not a match), which you are vested in immediately Free medical benefits through CareFirst for you and your family Vision and Dental Insurance STD, LTD, Life coverage 100% paid for by Mesavita $5,000 Education, Training, and Technology budget 5 days Paid Parental Leave Lucrative Referral Bonus Program For a full list of benefits, please visit
HP
Spring, Texas
This job is with HP, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Firmware Engineer BIOS/UEFI Description - The Firmware Engineer is responsible for ensuring that embedded firmware meets the highest standards of quality, robustness, and long term reliability. This role works closely with firmware developers, hardware engineers, architecture teams, QA, and cross functional partners to define quality metrics, validate system behavior, improve defect detection, and build processes that prevent regressions. Responsibilities Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive firmware test plans, including functional, regression, stress, corner-case, and long-duration reliability tests. Evaluates the firmware architecture, design and development plus testing methodologies to create strategy and implement methods to bring increased quality and reliability to the firmware. Reviews firmware code and test plans including functional, regression, stress, corner-case and long-duration reliability tests. Perform root-cause analysis for firmware defects, drive containment, corrective actions, and verification of fixes. Create and manage quality dashboards, KPI, failure rates, and reliability metrics. Evaluate failure modes exposed during design, development, manufacturing and field use; propose design or process improvements to prevent recurrence. Works with product architects, firmware teams, product managers and provides critical guidance, system-level debugging and troubleshooting to various teams, as a Subject Matter Expert. Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk. Create and manage quality dashboards , KPIs, failure rates, and reliability metrics. Validate firmware integration with hardware, BIOS/UEFI, EC, microcontrollers, sensors, and platform level components. Evaluate failure modes exposed during development, manufacturing, and field use; propose design or process improvements to prevent recurrence. Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on firmware design and development. Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the firmware design organization. Mentors less-experienced software firmware engineers and help guide them to successful deliverables. Firmware Architecture & Process Improvements Participate in firmware architecture reviews , ensuring quality and reliability considerations are incorporated into design (aligned with internal FW Architecture Review practices). Advocate and enforce coding standards, testability guidelines, and quality processes across firmware teams. Identify opportunities for simplification, refactoring, or architectural improvements to enhance stability and resilience. Collaborate with FW architects on quality initiatives (e.g., error code frameworks, BCR processes, customer centric diagnostics). Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with hardware engineers, firmware developers, QA, sustaining teams, ODM partners, and integration teams. Provide quality feedback in design reviews, program meetings, and cross partner syncs. Support bring up, validation, platform qualification, and key program milestones. Mentor engineers on debugging techniques, quality practices, and reliability analysis. Risk Management & Compliance Ensure firmware processes comply with internal governance, standards, and security guidelines. Identify risks early and drive mitigation plans. Support audits, internal reviews, and quality assessments. Education & Experience Recommended Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering , Electrical Engineering , Computer Science , or equivalent. 10+ years of experience in embedded firmware , quality engineering , hardware/firmware debugging , or reliability engineering . Background in embedded systems, microcontrollers, low level debugging, and system architecture. Technical Skills Strong understanding of embedded firmware development (C/C++), driver development, bootloaders, EC/BIOS/UEFI fundamentals. Proficiency in test automation, scripting (Python, Perl, PowerShell, etc.), and testing tools. Ability to analyze failures across hardware, firmware, and system boundaries. Experience with JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other debug tools. Familiarity with continuous integration, version control, and quality workflows. The pay range for this role is $147,050 to $230,850 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits: HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Long term/short term disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure 11 paid holidays Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview ) The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Job - Software Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (United States of America) Travel - Relocation - Yes Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s). Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence. For more information, review HP's EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal "
This job is with HP, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Firmware Engineer BIOS/UEFI Description - The Firmware Engineer is responsible for ensuring that embedded firmware meets the highest standards of quality, robustness, and long term reliability. This role works closely with firmware developers, hardware engineers, architecture teams, QA, and cross functional partners to define quality metrics, validate system behavior, improve defect detection, and build processes that prevent regressions. Responsibilities Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive firmware test plans, including functional, regression, stress, corner-case, and long-duration reliability tests. Evaluates the firmware architecture, design and development plus testing methodologies to create strategy and implement methods to bring increased quality and reliability to the firmware. Reviews firmware code and test plans including functional, regression, stress, corner-case and long-duration reliability tests. Perform root-cause analysis for firmware defects, drive containment, corrective actions, and verification of fixes. Create and manage quality dashboards, KPI, failure rates, and reliability metrics. Evaluate failure modes exposed during design, development, manufacturing and field use; propose design or process improvements to prevent recurrence. Works with product architects, firmware teams, product managers and provides critical guidance, system-level debugging and troubleshooting to various teams, as a Subject Matter Expert. Reviews and evaluates designs and project activities for compliance with systems design and development guidelines and standards; provides tangible feedback to improve product quality and mitigate failure risk. Create and manage quality dashboards , KPIs, failure rates, and reliability metrics. Validate firmware integration with hardware, BIOS/UEFI, EC, microcontrollers, sensors, and platform level components. Evaluate failure modes exposed during development, manufacturing, and field use; propose design or process improvements to prevent recurrence. Manages and expands relationships with internal and outsourced development partners on firmware design and development. Drives innovation and integration of new technologies into projects and activities in the firmware design organization. Mentors less-experienced software firmware engineers and help guide them to successful deliverables. Firmware Architecture & Process Improvements Participate in firmware architecture reviews , ensuring quality and reliability considerations are incorporated into design (aligned with internal FW Architecture Review practices). Advocate and enforce coding standards, testability guidelines, and quality processes across firmware teams. Identify opportunities for simplification, refactoring, or architectural improvements to enhance stability and resilience. Collaborate with FW architects on quality initiatives (e.g., error code frameworks, BCR processes, customer centric diagnostics). Cross Functional Collaboration Work closely with hardware engineers, firmware developers, QA, sustaining teams, ODM partners, and integration teams. Provide quality feedback in design reviews, program meetings, and cross partner syncs. Support bring up, validation, platform qualification, and key program milestones. Mentor engineers on debugging techniques, quality practices, and reliability analysis. Risk Management & Compliance Ensure firmware processes comply with internal governance, standards, and security guidelines. Identify risks early and drive mitigation plans. Support audits, internal reviews, and quality assessments. Education & Experience Recommended Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering , Electrical Engineering , Computer Science , or equivalent. 10+ years of experience in embedded firmware , quality engineering , hardware/firmware debugging , or reliability engineering . Background in embedded systems, microcontrollers, low level debugging, and system architecture. Technical Skills Strong understanding of embedded firmware development (C/C++), driver development, bootloaders, EC/BIOS/UEFI fundamentals. Proficiency in test automation, scripting (Python, Perl, PowerShell, etc.), and testing tools. Ability to analyze failures across hardware, firmware, and system boundaries. Experience with JTAG/SWD, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other debug tools. Familiarity with continuous integration, version control, and quality workflows. The pay range for this role is $147,050 to $230,850 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits: HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including: Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Long term/short term disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Life insurance Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure 11 paid holidays Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave ( US benefits overview ) The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Job - Software Schedule - Full time Shift - No shift premium (United States of America) Travel - Relocation - Yes Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s). Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence. For more information, review HP's EEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: " Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal "
