Embedded Software Engineer

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Overview of Opportunity 

Two Six Technologies is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing team in Arlington, Virginia. We are a mission-driven group focused on embedded cybersecurity research and building low-level software capabilities that transition from proof-of-concept to fieldable systems in support of national security missions. If you're passionate about embedded systems and thrive at the intersection of software and hardware, we want to talk to you.

What you will do:

• Develop and mature embedded software prototypes into operational solutions
  Support hardware bring-up and low-level software integration for microcontrollers, FPGAs, and custom boards
• Build scalable, modular designs with reusable components across platforms
• Design and develop APIs, command-line tools, and software/hardware bridging interfaces
• Contribute to test automation infrastructure and workflows (e.g., GitLab pipelines), including support for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) used in internal integration and external manufacturing
• Participate in technical exchanges with transition partners and external stakeholders

What you will need (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in embedded software development using Python, C, C++, or Embedded C
• Experience with Linux-based CLI tools, scripting, and low-level development environments
• 2+ years of experience with operating system internals (e.g., privilege/user groups, memory layout) and Trusted Execution Environments like ARM TrustZone
• Familiarity with FPGA or microcontroller systems, including debugging and hardware bring-up
• Active Top Secret clearance, with willingness to obtain TS/SCI and Polygraph
• Ability to work on-site full-time in Arlington, VA

Nice to have (Preferred):

• Experience with CI/CD tools and building automated test workflows (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins)
• Basic understanding of memory management (Heap, Stack, MMU)
• Familiarity with firmware or driver development across Linux and/or Windows
• Experience with secure bootloaders (e.g., WolfBoot) and firmware update workflows
• Graduate degree in a related technical discipline
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Security Clearance:

• Active Top Secret Clearance, willing to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance

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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

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