Junior Mobile Device RE and Software Engineer

AnaVation LLC

. Participate in a software research and development team focused on mobile device forensic analysis and mobile device reverse engineering .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLorton • Virginia • United StatesJunior💰 $62,750 - $145,156 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in mobile device forensic analysis and reverse engineering, with strong skills in Python, C, and C++. Demonstrates expertise in Agile development, collaborative coding practices, and effective communication within geographically dispersed teams.

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Mobile App DevelopmentPython ProgrammingAgile Development ExperienceSource Control Management with GitActive Top Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingSQL ServerPostgreSQLSQLiteUnit TestingMobile Application DecompilingRaw Binary Data AnalysisVulnerability IdentificationApplication Hooking

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingCuriosityPersistence

Tools & Technologies

IDA ProGhidraJEBHopperGNU Debugger (GDB)Atlassian SuiteIssue Tracking Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Top Secret ClearanceSCI Access with CI Polygraph

Industry Keywords

Mobile Device Forensic AnalysisReverse EngineeringSoftware DevelopmentData ModelingComputer Network Operations (CNO)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

iOSJavaScriptLinuxPostgresPythonRustSQLSQLiteC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in a software research and development team focused on mobile device forensic analysis and mobile device reverse engineering
Design, develop, test, and integrate software features
Collaborate with developers as part of a geographically dispersed team, independently or with limited supervision
Apply software engineering and database practices to solve complex technical challenges
Deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions
Interface directly with data architects and software developers
Ensure data models capture the use cases supported by software systems
Collaborate onsite during several annual workshops for one to two weeks

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required, with a preference in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline
Proficient with Python, C, C++, and other programming languages
Mobile app development or systems experience; iOS preferred
Expertise in source control management with Git
Understanding of relational databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or SQLite
Skill with developer documentation
Skill with collaborative coding and ability to adopt shared coding practices
Skill developing quality code using best practices such as unit testing
Experience collaborating closely in Agile development teams for software tool development
Ability to manage workloads through issue tracking software
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated curiosity, analytical thinking, and persistence to investigate complex technical problems
Ability and desire to learn unfamiliar technologies, reverse engineer system behavior, and independently investigate software functionality in limited- or undocumented environments
Ability to work effectively with incomplete, ambiguous, or contradictory information
Active Top Secret clearance required
Ability to obtain SCI accesses with a CI polygraph
Preferred: Rust, JavaScript, and other programming languages
Preferred: Mobile application decompiling
Preferred: Raw binary data analysis
Preferred: Common mobile architectures and x86/ARM instructions
Preferred: Linux or similar OS-level expertise
Preferred: IDA Pro, Ghidra, JEB, or Hopper
Preferred: GNU Debugger (GDB)
Preferred: Vulnerability identification and exploitation
Preferred: Application hooking
Preferred: Software release management
Preferred: Atlassian suite and software project management
Preferred: Computer Network Operations (CNO) experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
Competitive Pay
Generous paid leave and holiday package
Tuition and training reimbursement
Life and AD&D Insurance
Collaborative team and engaging work environment