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CFD Research Corp.

Threat Modeling Software Engineer

CFD Research Corp., Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824


CFD Research Corporation is adding a talented

Software Engineer

to our current team for customer site support in Huntsville, AL. In this role, the Software Engineer will play a critical technical role in the reverse engineering and exploitation of threat systems, which includes the decompiling binary of executable files to source code to extract the underlying algorithms, communications, I/O architecture, message/data formats, and system component architecture. The candidate will also assist the engineering team in the analysis of the threat system performance characteristics, capabilities, and limitations and develop analysis tools to facilitate the reverse engineering process. The foreign material exploitation derived software is then rehosted in a threat-realistic virtual environment, using intelligence informed modeling, and simulation to surrogate missing components.

Basic Qualifications:

B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science or related technical degree

Five (5) plus years experience performing software development in Windows and Linux environments using compiled languages such as C/C++, Java, and/or Fortran.

Proficiency in MATLAB and Python

Proficiency in Assembly Languages

Proficiency in C/C++

Position requires strong analytic skills, and interest/experience in radar, missile, and/or directed energy weapon topics

The candidate should be familiar with the fundamentals of distributed version control for software development.

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen

**REQUIRED** Active TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Embedded systems and/or Embedded software development (e.g. x86, x64, or RISC, ARM, and microcontrollers)

Experience with software reverse engineering tools (e.g. Autopsy, IDA Pro, Ghidra)

Experience with virtualization and emulation tools (e.g. VMware, VirtualBox, QEMU)

Experience with distributed systems architecture and computer networking

Experience in programming associated with Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs)

Experience with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) design or modeling and analysis of Software Defined Radios (SDRs)

Knowledge of military systems (e.g. missiles, C4ISR, radars)

Proficiency in Python or other scripting language

Proficiency in SQL

TS/SCI clearance with recent poly is preferred

Location:

This role is based at

Redstone Arsenal, in the Huntsville, AL

area

and is 100% onsite. About CFD Research:

Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for three of last four years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

Benefits:

CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. We offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories