Principal Cyber Engineer

Job Title: Principal Cyber Engineer
Location: Arlington, VA

At REDLattice, we are a global leader in providing differentiated cyber products and services. As we continue to evolve in a rapidly changing cyber landscape, we are seeking a skilled and motivated business developer focused on winning cyber services contracts.

We are driven by impactful and innovative projects that contribute directly to safeguarding our country and our strategic partners. Our teams are engaged in advanced vulnerability research and cyber solutions that meet the complex demands of our mission. With offices in Northern Virginia, Melbourne, Florida, Tel Aviv, Israel, and other locations, we are expanding rapidly to support the evolving needs of our customers and partners.

Position Overview:

REDLattice is seeking a Principal Cyber Engineer to serve as a senior technical consultant, manager, and recognized subject matter expert supporting high-priority national security missions. This role is ideal for seasoned engineers with experience in creating and maintaining embedded and cross-domain cybersecurity capabilities.

As a Principal Cyber Engineer, you will harness advanced technical expertise and creativity to develop and deploy pioneering R&D capabilities that bridge hardware/software interfaces. You will demonstrate superior proficiency in firmware reverse engineering using tools such as Ghidra and IDA Pro, as well as a deep understanding of PCB-level communications (SPI, UART, I2C) to identify vulnerabilities in embedded systems. You will also exhibit unmatched skill in RF communication systems, including protocol derivation from captured signals, and perform open-source research on technical devices of interest to support mission objectives.

In addition to your technical mastery, you will act as the direct point-of-contact for senior customer leaders, providing strategic guidance, innovative technical perspectives, and actionable solutions to complex challenges. You will also lead and mentor multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring mission success while shaping the next generation of technical talent within REDLattice.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity or related technical field (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• 8+ years of professional experience in cybersecurity engineering, reverse engineering, or vulnerability research.
• Superior proficiency with reverse engineering tools such as Ghidra and IDA Pro.
• Demonstrated success developing and maintaining embedded and cross-domain cybersecurity capabilities.
• Deep understanding of PCB-level communications, including SPI, UART, and I2C.
• Proven ability to identify vulnerabilities in embedded systems and architect end-to-end technical solutions.
• Advanced expertise in RF communication systems and deriving protocols from captured signals.
• Experience collecting and analyzing open-source intelligence (OSINT) on technical devices of interest.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring engineers and managing complex development programs.
• Proven ability to operate as a trusted technical advisor with senior customer leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Up to Active TS/SCI clearance required, with ability to obtain additional clearances, as needed.

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