STR
defense, intelligence, and national security
EmbeddedSystemsEmulationEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
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“Embedded Systems Emulation Engineer at STR. Skills: Embedded Systems Emulation, C/C++, Python, QEMU, Computer Architecture, Software Engineering Best Practices. architect, develop, implement, and test modular software applications and tools for emulating cyber-physical systems. Extend and customize existing emulation frameworks (e. g. , QEMU) in C/C++ and Python to support new targets, peripherals, and capabilities”
What You'll Achieve.
enable analysis, reverse engineering, and experimentation; support new targets, peripherals, and capabilities; run correctly in emulated environments; support reverse engineering and analysis of embedded systems; closely approximate real hardware behavior; Ensure model quality and correctness; make the world safer
Industry & Context.
analysis of binaries; identifying hardware dependencies; adapting these to run correctly in emulated environments; analysis of embedded systems; validating behavior against first principles, measured data, documentation, and hardware/software artifacts
Active Secret security clearance with eligibility for Top Secret (TS) clearance, U. S. citizenship is needed by U. S. Government, positions at STR require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Active Secret security clearance with eligibility for Top Secret (TS) clearance, U. S. citizenship, Proficiency in C/C++ for systems-level or embedded software development, Proficiency in Python for tool development, automation, and integration, Familiarity with emulation and virtualization tools (e. g. , QEMU or similar frameworks), understanding of computer architecture, emulation principles, and software engineering best practices (e. g. , modular design, testing, code review), Experience using collaborative source code management (e. g. , Git)
Nice to Have
Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance, Familiarity with network architecture and protocols, and experience integrating networked simulations, Experience with low-level software modifications (e. g. , implants, firmware changes, binary patch development), Experience at the software/hardware interface, including device drivers or real-timebedded operating systems, Experience with reverse engineering and firmware rehosting for embedded systems, including analysis of instruction set architectures (e. g. , ARM, PPC) and use of tools such as Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja, Experience implementing component models (e. g. , sensors, actuators, dynamics, environmental factors) in Python and/or C/C++, and integrate them into system-level simulations and software processing chains, Experience working with hardware components and interfaces, Masters or PhD in related field
What You'll Do.
architect, develop, implement, and test modular software applications and tools for emulating cyber-physical systems, Extend and customize existing emulation frameworks (e.
, QEMU) in C/C++ and Python to support new targets, peripherals, and capabilities, Rehost unknown or sparsely documented firmware by analyzing binaries, identifying hardware dependencies, and adapting these to run correctly in emulated environments, Develop emulator tooling and virtual device models to support reverse engineering and analysis of embedded systems across diverse architectures (e.
, ARM, PPC), Develop digital models using virtualization tools (e.
, QEMU) and network them together to create integrated, end-to-end system simulations that closely approximate real hardware behavior, Ensure model quality and correctness through unit-level and system-level testing, and by validating behavior against first principles, measured data, documentation, and hardware/software artifacts, Communicate technical foundations of models and algorithms through reports and briefings.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work as part of a small, focused team; collaborative learning environment
Communication Scope
Communicate technical foundations of models and algorithms through reports and briefings
Full Job Description
STR is hiring an Embedded Systems Emulation Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers developing cutting-edge technologies with significant and immediate impact on our national security. In this role, you will work at the intersection of computer systems and real-world physical systems, building the tools and models that emulate complex cyber-physical platforms to enable analysis, reverse engineering, and experimentation. We believe every employee brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that are essential to providing innovative solutions for our customers. You do not need to have experience with every technology listed to be successful in this role. Strong fundamentals, curiosity, and the ability to learn new tools and domains are highly valued. What you will do: Work as part of a small, focused team to architect, develop, implement, and test modular software applications and tools for emulating cyber-physical systems. Extend and customize existing emulation frameworks (e.g., QEMU) in C/C++ and Python to support new targets, peripherals, and capabilities. Rehost unknown or sparsely documented firmware by analyzing binaries, identifying hardware dependencies, and adapting these to run correctly in emulated environments. Develop emulator tooling and virtual device models to support reverse engineering and analysis of embedded systems across diverse architectures (e.g., ARM, PPC). Develop digital models using virtualization tools (e.g., QEMU) and network them together to create integrated, end-to-end system simulations that closely approximate real hardware behavior. Ensure model quality and correctness through unit-level and system-level testing, and by validating behavior against first principles, measured data, documentation, and hardware/software artifacts. Communicate technical foundations of models and algorithms through reports and briefings Who you are: This position requires an Active Secret security clearan
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