Date Posted:

2024-08-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA620: AST160N Riverview Anaheim Hill 160 North Riverview Drive Suite 300, Anaheim, CA, 92808 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

This role is primarily On-Site, with flexibility at hiring manager discretion.

Applied Signal Technology (AST) is seeking a Reverse Engineer who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. 

AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners.  AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place.  AST’s work environment is passionate, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, diversity and work-life balance.  AST offers generous reward and recognition programs in compensation, broad career development opportunities, excellent health care options, educational assistance, parental leave, flexible work schedules, 401(k) with matching, paid holidays and paid time off. 

To find out more about AST please, click the following link Applied Signal Technology: WHO WE ARE

What You Will Do:  

• You will assist with vulnerability analysis of embedded hardware and networks

• You will be hands-on and work closely with our customers, senior management, program managers, senior VR/RE experts, and across discipline technical staff to thoroughly understand customer objectives and develop solutions

• You may also work on or lead Research and Development projects that extend into advanced technology exploration

• You may travel up to 25%

Qualifications You Must Have:  

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) clearance is required 

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Experience developing cyber network operations and cyber network exploit tools 

• Experience utilizing reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja or Radare 

• Experience in embedded architectures namely ARM, x86/64, MIPS or PPC 

• Reverse engineering and vulnerability research on RTOS embedded systems 

Qualifications We Prefer:  

• C++/Python 

• Fuzzer development 

• Understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP stacks, low level protocols, various communications methods, routing protocols, etc

• Experience with both offensive and defensive cyber tools

• Embedded systems knowledge, including comms, I/O, boot-up sequences and device system management

• Embedded system development and hardware debugging

• Master of Science (MS) Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering preferred

• Existing Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) or active within the last 24 months

• Technical skills in the following areas: binary analysis, malware, reverse engineering, protocol analysis, vulnerability research and large-scale network systems 

What We Offer:​ 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  ​ 

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  ​ 

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  ​Tuition reimbursement program ​ 

• Student Loan Repayment Program 

• Life insurance and disability coverage  ​ 

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection ​ 

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits ​ 

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  ​ 

• Adoption Assistance           ​ 

• Autism Benefit  ​ 

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  ​ 

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program ​

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  ​ 

• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services ​

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program  ​ 

•  And more!   

• Relocation Eligibility 

Learn More & Apply Now!​  

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  ​ 

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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  ​ 

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Minimum Program Qualifications: ​ 

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application ​ 
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest ​ 
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position  

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. ​ 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.  

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. ​ 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  ​ 

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Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.   

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The salary range for this role is 105,000 USD - 221,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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