Senior Embedded Software Engineer

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world's most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what's possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity 

Join the Wireless Division at Two Six Technologies in Herndon, Virginia, where we push the boundaries of embedded software and security research to develop capabilities that support national security missions. We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Security Research to lead the design, implementation, and deployment of advanced embedded software solutions derived from prototypes and proofs-of-concept created by our reverse engineering and vulnerability research teams. In this role, you will also drive DevOps and CI/CD practices, ensuring scalable, modular, and maintainable software delivery for mission-critical projects.

What you will do:

• Serve as the primary embedded software developer on a small, high-performing team.
• Mature R&D prototypes into operational, fieldable solutions for national security missions.
• Apply deep knowledge of embedded systems software to solve complex technical challenges.
• Develop APIs and interfaces bridging embedded software, hardware, and security research efforts.
• Lead and implement DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment workflows.
• Collaborate with reverse engineering and vulnerability research teams to integrate findings into software capabilities.
• Debug and reverse engineer Linux and embedded applications as needed to support capability development.

What you will need (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related scientific domain.
• 5+ years of embedded software development experience (C, C++, Embedded C, or similar).
• Experience developing operational software from prototype or R&D outputs.
• Strong understanding of operating system internals (privilege levels, memory layout, process/thread management).
• Proficiency in network programming and understanding of TCP/IP and higher-level protocols.
• Experience with debugging tools (GDB, WinDbg, JTAG, or similar).
• Familiarity supporting reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or cybersecurity capability development.
• Demonstrated experience leading DevOps or CI/CD initiatives for embedded or security-focused software.

Nice to Have (Preferred):

• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related domain.
• Hands-on experience with firmware and driver development across Linux, Windows, or embedded platforms.
• Experience identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in complex software or embedded systems.
• Knowledge of memory protection and security mechanisms (ASLR, DEP, MMU).
• Rapidly navigate and understand unfamiliar code bases.
• Familiarity with reverse engineering x86, ARM, or embedded binaries.
• Expertise with automated testing frameworks, virtual machine test ranges, and CI/CD pipelines.

Security Clearance:

• Active Top Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security 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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