Senior Mobile Exploitation Engineer/ Vulnerability Researcher

About the position Tyto Athene is searching for a Senior Mobile Exploitation Engineer/Vulnerability Researcher to support a highly classified mission within the Operational Technology Division (OTD). This role serves as a senior technical authority responsible for researching, developing, and leading advanced mobile device exploitation capabilities, with a primary focus on iOS and mobile operating system internals. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge offensive cyber capabilities in support of national security and law enforcement operations. Responsibilities Conduct advanced vulnerability research and exploit development targeting mobile operating systems, with primary emphasis on iOS and macOS Lead and execute mobile device exploitation investigations, including application-layer, OS-level, and hardware-adjacent attack surfaces Perform deep reverse engineering of mobile operating systems, firmware, binaries, and applications Research, analyze, and develop exploits for remote access to mobile devices Identify, assess, and weaponize vulnerabilities across applications, operating system, and hardware layers Develop and analyze mobile-focused malware and exploitation tooling Utilize industry-standard reverse engineering tools to support vulnerability discovery and exploit development Provide technical leadership for exploit investigations, guiding designated software developers and junior engineers Collaborate with application-, OS-, and hardware-focused engineers to deliver integrated exploitation capabilities Analyze and exploit wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as they relate to mobile platforms Document technical findings and brief stakeholders in a classified operational environment Requirements 6-10+ years of professional experience in offensive cyber operations, vulnerability research, and exploit development, including Computer Network Exploitation (CNE) Extensive, hands-on experience researching, evaluating, and exploiting the security of iOS and macOS devices and operating systems; Android experience is desirable Demonstrated expertise in mobile device exploitation, reverse engineering (VR/RE), and exploit development across applications, operating system, and hardware-adjacent layers Deep understanding of mobile operating system internals, architecture, and security mechanisms Experience using advanced reverse engineering tools such as IDA Pro (referred), Ghidra, Binary Ninja, and Radare2 Proficiency in low-level and systems programming, including C, Python, Rust, and ARM64 assembly, with strong knowledge of memory exploitation techniques Experience with wireless communications technologies and attack surfaces, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Knowledge of remote access, covert persistence techniques, and mobile-focused malware development Familiarity with digital forensics tools and techniques related to mobile operating systems Proven ability to independently lead exploit development efforts with a strong investigative and analytical mindset Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly classified environment Top Secret clearance required, with the ability to obtain SCI read-in and successfully complete a Counter-Intelligence (arenaflex) polygraph Nice-to-haves Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Masters Degree in Cyber Security, Cyber Security Engineering, or a related discipline Experience with Android exploitation and mobile application reverse engineering Experience developing or analyzing mobile malware Prior work within Operational Technology Divisions (OTD) or similar advanced R&D environments Experience mentoring or leading small, highly technical engineering teams Familiarity with hardware-adjacent exploitation techniques for mobile platforms Benefits Health/Dental/Vision 401(k) match Paid Time Off STD/LTD/Life Insurance Referral Bonuses professional development reimbursement parental leave Apply tot his job Apply To this Job Company : careerbox.42web Salary : Work from home About the position Tyto Athene is searching for a Senior Mobile Exploitation Engineer/Vulnerability Researcher to support a highly classified mission within the Operational Technology Division (OTD). This role serves as a senior technical authority responsible for researching, developing, and leading advanced mobile device exploitation capabilities, with a primary focus on iOS and mobile operating system internals. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge offensive cyber capabilities in support of national security and law enforcement operations. Responsibilities Conduct advanced vulnerability research and exploit development targeting mobile operating systems, with primary emphasis on iOS and macOS Lead and execute mobile device exploitation investigations, including application-layer, OS-level, and hardware-adjacent attack surfaces P