Reverse Engineer at Mission Systems – Fredericksburg, Virginia

Reverse Engineer

ID: 2026-71246
US-VA-Fredericksburg
Required Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Posted Date: 3/16/2026
Category: Engineering-Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related Science, Technology or Mathematics field. Also requires 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.

Clearance Requirements:

Department of Defense TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Imagine a world-class engineering environment. Now add a team of exceptional talent along with technologies that are so advanced they’re often classified. That’s what you’ll find at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you’ll lead amazing engineers as they invent the technologies, products and services that help our service members, intelligence analysts and first responders keep our nation safe. If you want the chance to lead, it’s time to bring your talent to General Dynamics Mission Systems.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

In this role as a Reverse Engineer with the Intelligence Systems, you'll work directly with customers to set priorities and run regression tests on our hardware, including vehicle telematics systems and onboard vehicle communication platforms. A key part of your day-to-day will be finding, troubleshooting, and debugging software issues across vehicle telematics hardware and in-vehicle communication interfaces, and then clearly explaining your findings to the engineering team. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining clear documentation for our test procedures and are encouraged to find and suggest better ways of doing things.

We encourage you to apply if you have a blend of the following experiences. This position is a great fit if you have hands-on experience with the Linux command line, have used tools like Wireshark to analyze network traffic and vehicle telematics data, and have a solid grasp of networking and data bus protocols; penetration testing experience is a plus. We also value a working knowledge of practices from hands-on trades, especially if you have an interest in developing innovative solutions to unique problems. Ideal candidates will have high attention to detail, the flexibility to thrive in a dynamic environment, and the ability to work effectively under general supervision, alone, or with a team.

With your proficiency in grasping and applying new information quickly, the Advanced Reverse Engineer will analyze, decompose, disassemble code, perform static code analysis, kernel-level debugging, and debug and modify software. Programming in both C and assembly language, we’ll rely on you to be involved in Protocol Analysis, Vulnerability Assessment, Security Research, Rapid Prototyping of proof of concept capabilities. You’ll conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing utilizing reverse engineering techniques. You’ll also contribute to the design, development and implementation of countermeasures, system integration, and tools specific to Cyber and Information Operations.

What you’ll experience:

• Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Fully proficient knowledge of operating system fundamentals (interrupts, threading, virtual memory, device drivers) and internals (memory layouts and management, binary file formats)
• Fully proficient knowledge in low-level programming of device drivers in a Unix, Linux, or Windows environment

What sets you apart:

• Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
• Consistently displays high performance attributes
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
• TS with polygraph is helpful
• Background supporting in fabrication of hardware prototypes and proof-of-concept mock-ups
• Flexibility and willingness to work with multi-disciplined teams on a range of tasking, sometimes in new technology areas, outside the ranges of your expertise
• Ability to operate a range of moving equipment including forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jacks, and vehicles

Workplace Options:

This position is fully at customer site due to the nature of program work and facility infrastructure. Work will be performed at restricted location (around Quantico, VA)

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $147,342.00 - USD $155,400.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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