Android Mobile Reverse Engineer

Nightwing•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. CODEX Culture Our organization prioritizes impactful, technically complex, engaging work. We foster an environment where we’re delivering products, and capabilities that push beyond the state of the art. True innovation comes from trying new things and seeing what works. We understand that this approach can be challenging so we take our breaks seriously, too! Smash Bros©, D&D© and tabletop games fill our free time. Our cafes are fully stocked with free snacks and beverages and lunch is catered weekly. We strive to create a relaxed culture with an unmatched rate of mission results. Benefits In addition to competitive salaries, CODEX offers excellent benefits for you and your family: competitive medical, dental and vision plans, child, elderly and dependent-care programs, mental health resources, tuition assistance, employee discount programs, 401k matching, flexible work schedules (depending on program), a peer recognition and reward system and performance-based bonuses. Position Details We are seeking a Linux developer with a strong background in C/C++ development, reverse engineering (e.g. disassemblers & decompilers), Unix features (e.g. pThreads, Mutexes, Signal Handlers), and familiarity with OS subsystems (e.g. Binder) on the Android platform. Applicants will join a team of developers building high impact native applications for Android devices, with continuous and meaningful feedback from users. Applicants are expected to integrate reverse engineering results into development products and expand their knowledge of the Android platform to meet development objectives and customer requirements. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team. Nightwing 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. Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Requirements

TS/SCI Clearance required
Experience with C/C++ on Unix/Linux platforms using Make/CMake build systems
Experience with core Unix features, including Named Pipes / Pipes pThreads Signal Handlers
Familiarity with static decompilers (e.g HexRays) & disassemblers (e.g. Ghidra)
Experience developing against or working with large opensource projects (e.g. AOSP)
U.S. Citizenship required.
Bachelor’s degree (STEM preferred) and typically 5 years’ of prior related experience or an advance degree with 3 years’ of experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the ARM64/ARM32 Architecture
Experience with Linux/Unix bootloaders (e.g. u-boot, aboot)
Experience developing and productizing N-days for
Experience with and knowledge of SELinux, cgroups, and other Linux permission models
Familiarity with APK decompilation tools such as JEB, JADX or Dex2Jar

Responsibilities

Applicants are expected to integrate reverse engineering results into development products
Applicants are expected to expand their knowledge of the Android platform to meet development objectives and customer requirements