Embedded Systems Emulation Engineer

Responsibilities

• 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
• Rehost unknown or sparsely documented firmware by analyzing binaries and adapting hardware dependencies to run in emulated environments
• Develop emulator tooling and virtual device models to support reverse engineering across diverse architectures (e.g., ARM, PPC)
• Develop digital models using virtualization tools and network them into integrated, end-to-end system simulations
• Ensure model quality and correctness through unit-level and system-level testing against first principles, measured data, and hardware artifacts
• Communicate technical foundations of models and algorithms through reports and briefings

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance with eligibility for Top Secret; U.S. citizenship required
• 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)
• Strong understanding of computer architecture, emulation principles, and software engineering best practices
• Experience using collaborative source code management (e.g., Git)
• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) Security Clearance
• Familiarity with network architecture and protocols
• Experience with low-level software modifications and binary patch development
• Experience at the software/hardware interface, including device drivers or real-time/embedded operating systems
• Reverse engineering and firmware rehosting experience using Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja
• Experience implementing component models in Python and/or C/C++
• Experience working with hardware components and interfaces
• Masters or PhD in related field

About the Company

STR is a growing technology company specializing in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security. The company focuses on cyber, next-generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, electronic warfare, and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics.