firmware-analysis jobs in San Diego

The Cybersecurity Analyst will serve as a technical subject matter expert evaluating the cybersecurity posture of drone systems and components submitted to the Blue UAS Cleared List Program. You will review assessment reports, identify vulnerabilities and residual risks, validate remediation plans, and provide technical recommendations on compliance with NIST frameworks and DoD Risk Management Framework requirements.…See more The role requires expertise in embedded systems security, firmware analysis, wireless communications, encryption, authentication, and supply chain security. You must hold an active DoD 8570/8140 IAM or IAT Level II/III certification (CISSP, CISM, or Security+) and demonstrate proficiency with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-161.

Build emulation frameworks and tools for cyber-physical systems, extending platforms like QEMU in C/C++ and Python to support new embedded architectures (ARM, PPC, etc.). Rehost and reverse-engineer unknown firmware by analyzing binaries and hardware dependencies, then develop virtual device models and digital simulations validated against real hardware behavior.…See more Work within a small focused team on architecture, implementation, testing, and technical documentation of modular emulation software.