Lead Firmware Reverse Engineer

2 months ago


Arlington, United States Two Six Technologies Full time

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.

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Lead Firmware Reverse Engineer with active Top Secret Clearance to join our team in Arlington, Virginia. You will become a trusted advisor in the National Security space while learning and performing valuable technical and industry skills. 

Job Responsibilities & Duties

  • Collaborate with team to align capability development roadmaps and complete transfer of vulnerability research prototypes into production environments
  • Develop and implement cellular modem solutions, including hardware and software components 
  • Work on system integration, signal processing algorithms, and optimization for various cellular standards (e.g., LTE, 5G)
  • Develop and maintain firmware for cellular modems
  • Reverse engineer cellular modem software to improve system security and performance
  • Conduct rigorous testing of modem systems to ensure reliability and performance
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cellular modems

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (solid knowledge in RE or VR may substitute for a specific degree)
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in embedded systems development using low-level programming languages (C/C++ and at least one assembly language) 
  • Minimum 5 years of vulnerability research and reverse engineering experience working with common disassemblers/decompilers and reverse engineering tools (IDA, Ghidra, Binary Ninja) 
  • Strong knowledge of cellular standards (LTE, 5G, etc.) and experience with modem chipset platforms
  • Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain SCI
  • Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Polygraph clearance

Nice If You Have

  • Strong background in firmware development and debugging
  • Experience with RF systems and signal processing
  • Familiarity with network protocols and SIM/USIM card integration
  • Experience with certification processes for wireless device
  • Strong familiarity with cybersecurity principles and a strong interest in guiding program staff
  • Experience with software reverse engineering concepts: static analysis, dynamic analysis, fuzzing techniques creating intellectual capital, white papers, blogs, etc. to maintain existing and expand new business
  • Familiarity with building or securing embedded devices, other digital systems, and embedded binary reverse engineering (ARM, RTOS, etc.)
  • Previous experience in a client-facing technical role

Clearance Requirements:

  • Active US Security clearance of Top Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain SCI
  • Must be willing to obtain and maintain a Polygraph clearance

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 Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accomodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.

EOE, including disability/vets. 

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