Momentum Engineering, Inc. fosters an employee-centric culture. Our strength lies in our people. With a high percentage of employees holding advanced degrees in engineering, computer science, and related disciplines, we bring deep technical expertise to every mission. Our team includes professionals with security clearances and full-scope polygraphs, ensuring trusted, secure support for the most sensitive national security initiatives. Additionally, our workforce is equipped with industry-leading certifications, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and excellence. Most importantly, our exceptional employee retention rate reflects a culture of professional growth, mission focus, and dedication—ensuring long-term stability and expertise for our customers’ critical needs.
Job Summary
- Seeking a Reverse Engineer responsible for analyzing and dissecting malicious software to identify capabilities, behaviors, and indicators associated with global cyber threats
- This role requires deep expertise in malware analysis and reverse engineering techniques to support threat detection, attribution, and mitigation
- The analyst operates independently in a high-tempo environment, contributing to mission-critical cyber defense and intelligence efforts
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform static and dynamic analysis of malware to determine functionality, intent, and impact
- Conduct reverse engineering of malicious code to identify behaviors, persistence mechanisms, and command-and-control structures
- Analyze global cyber threats and emerging malware variants to support detection and mitigation efforts
- Utilize industry-standard tools such as IDA Pro and/or Ghidra for binary analysis and reverse engineering
- Develop indicators of compromise (IOCs), signatures, and analytic reports based on findings
- Document malware characteristics, attack vectors, and recommended defensive measures
- Support threat intelligence and incident response efforts through detailed technical analysis
- Stay current on evolving malware techniques, obfuscation methods, and adversary tactics
Required Qualifications
- Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph (MD Customer)
- Bachelor’s Degree with 3 years of relevant experience, Associate's Degree with 5 years of experience may be considered for individuals with in-depth experience that is clearly related to the position
- Strong experience in malware analysis and reverse engineering
- Proficiency with reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro and/or Ghidra
- Understanding of operating systems, assembly language, and low-level programming concepts
- Ability to analyze complex and obfuscated code
- Experience working with cyber threat intelligence and global threat landscapes
- Ability to work independently and manage analysis efforts with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Desired Qualifications
- No desired skills listed at this time
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and qualifications.