Reverse Engineering Software Engineer, Automation and AI Tooling - Cleared

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

At Intelliforce, our engineers build capabilities that directly support national security missions where precision and innovation matter. This role sits within our core software engineering and mission analytics skillsets, focused on empowering reverse engineers with smarter tools, better workflows, and emerging AI‑assisted capabilities. You will help modernize how complex binaries, devices, and platforms are analyzed, enabling faster insights and stronger mission outcomes.

At Intelliforce, you will work alongside trusted technical experts in an environment built for deep focus, collaboration, and long‑term mission impact.

Location:

Emerson

Schedule:

Full‑time, standard mission hours

Clearance:
Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required

• You design and implement enhancements to tooling used by reverse engineers.
• You extend and integrate platforms such as IDA Pro and Ghidra to improve analysis workflows.
• You develop automation to reduce manual effort in binary analysis, documentation, and pattern identification.
• You apply AI‑assisted techniques to improve annotation, classification, and discovery within reverse engineering tasks.
• You support reverse engineering efforts targeting Linux‑based network devices and embedded systems.
• You collaborate closely with mission stakeholders to understand real‑world challenges and translate them into effective technical solutions.

• Clearance:
  Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required.
• Citizenship:
  Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline is required. Four additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for the degree. Twelve years of software engineering experience supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.

• Hands‑on experience using reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro or Ghidra.
• Experience working with AI or LLM‑powered developer tools, including chat‑based interfaces or automated coding agents.
• Strong understanding of low‑level software concepts including assembly, binaries, memory models, and calling conventions.
• Experience developing custom tools, scripts, or plugins to support reverse engineering workflows.
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language commonly used in reverse engineering environments.

• Experience reverse engineering Linux‑based network devices or embedded systems.
• Familiarity with firmware analysis, bootloaders, and networking protocols.
• Experience applying automation or AI techniques to reverse engineering workflows.
• Experience using Python or similar scripting languages for reverse engineering tooling.

This role works across reverse engineering and automation technologies including IDA Pro, Ghidra, Linux, embedded platforms, assembly and binary analysis tooling, Python and other scripting languages, custom plugin development, and AI‑assisted developer and analysis tools supporting advanced reverse engineering workflows.

The salary range provided reflects an estimate based on current market trends and may be adjusted based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications. The final offer will be tailored after a thorough evaluation of the candidate’s background and suitability for the role. Please note that this range is intended as a guideline and is subject to flexibility.

Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well‑being.

At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission‑driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real‑world impact.

We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:

• Ample PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
• Multiple medical plan options, including ones with zero deductible or…