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Integration Innovation (i3)

Defense contractor delivering missile, cyber engineering

Vulnerability Research Engineer

Offensive Security & TestingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWashington, DC, USA$115k - $181kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of professional experience in reverse engineering, binary analysis, malware analysis, or low-level software/firmware analysis is required.
  • Hands-on experience with disassemblers and debuggers such as IDA Pro, Ghidra, Binary Ninja, WinDbg, gdb, or lldb is required.
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, and working knowledge of assembly such as x86/x64 or ARM, is required.
  • Experience with embedded systems and common interfaces such as UART/JTAG/SWD and SPI/I2C, and interpreting logs or telemetry, is required.
  • Ability to communicate technical findings effectively in writing and in technical reviews is required.
  • An active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Reverse engineer compiled software and firmware to understand behavior, interfaces, and system-level implementation.
  • Use static and dynamic analysis, including disassembly, debugging, tracing, and emulation, to map control flow, data structures, protocols, and algorithms.
  • Develop and maintain custom tools and scripts, primarily in Python and C/C++, to automate analysis, extract parameters, and validate hypotheses.
  • Design and implement lightweight test and instrumentation software to control assets, collect telemetry, and support test and evaluation events.
  • Document findings in clear technical reports, including diagrams, evidence, limitations, and recommended next steps.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers in electronic warfare, radio frequency/digital signal processing, embedded systems, and test to translate reverse-engineering results into actionable engineering decisions.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent advanced experience is preferred.
  • Experience with electronic warfare systems, radio frequency/digital signal processing concepts, or signal-processing-driven software is preferred.
  • Experience with FPGA/digital signal processing-adjacent development, hardware/software integration, or test automation for lab or field systems is preferred.
  • Experience producing customer-facing reports and briefings is preferred.
  • A TS/SCI clearance is preferred.

About the Company

Integration Innovation (i3)

Defense contractor delivering missile, cyber engineering

Integration Innovation, Inc. (i3) provides engineering and technical services to the U.S. Department of Defense, covering missile and aviation engineering, C5ISR, cybersecurity, electronic warfare, and virtual training. Its work is project-based and delivered through government contracts and IDIQ vehicles, with teams performing systems engineering, software and DevSecOps, modeling and simulation, and hands-on flight operations, testing, and training. The company differentiates itself by being 100% employee-owned through an ESOP since 2021 and by offering a broad, end-to-end set of capabilities from a single vendor, anchored by its Huntsville headquarters near Redstone Arsenal. i3’s goal is to support mission-critical defense programs in missile defense, hypersonics, and UAS integration while growing through federal contracts and an ownership-driven workplace culture.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Huntsville, AL
Founded
2007

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