Vulnerability Researcher
KBR, Inc.Beavercreek, Ohio, United States
Posted April 13, 2026
99200 - 130000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time. Follow @KBRCareers for opportunities, updates and a closer look at how We do things that matter.
Job Description
KBR is seeking a Vulnerability Researcher to support vulnerability discovery and validation efforts against embedded systems and firmware. The ideal candidate will have experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or exploit development, and a strong understanding of embedded systems, firmware, operating systems, and low-level software behavior.
Requirements
- Active U.S. government Secret security clearance
- Bachelorâs degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 4â9 years of experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or exploit development
- Strong understanding of embedded systems, firmware, operating systems, and low-level software behavior
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and assembly for vulnerability research, harness development, and automation
- Experience with embedded emulation environments
- Experience with coverage-guided fuzzing, fuzz harness development, and crash triage workflows
Benefits
- Basic Compensation: $99,200 - $130,000 (For Beavercreek, OH Only)
- The offered rate will be based on the selected candidateâs knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
