Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Two Six Technologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Two Six Technologies is actively seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in Arlington, Virginia. The role focuses on building and deploying fieldable software for RF-enabled platforms and transitioning PoCs into real-world capabilities for national security missions.

You will lead a multidisciplinary software team, drive architecture, and contribute to on-site deployments with TS/SCI readiness, shaping solutions for complex national security challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related Scientific Domain.
• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in Python and C/C++ or Rust.
• Software architecture experience -- demonstrated track record of success in taking ideas “from whiteboard to fielded”.
• Experience with Linux, containerization, networking, administration tools.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance and work on-site in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership -- plan, design, and direct the execution of high-level software tasks for rapidly developing bespoke fieldable capabilities.
• Lead the software team – direct multidisciplinary engineering teams through task management and technical oversight, delivering software for advanced RF platforms.
• Rapidly transition research-grade, “proof-of-concept” software, and vulnerability analysis findings from the lab to real-world use.
• Develop flexible, well-tested software modules which can be rapidly assembled into mission-customized solutions for immediate fielding.
• Provide expert guidance to human and agentic team members across a variety of technical domains.
• When needed, support real-world missions on-site in real time.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Rust

Linux

Containerization

Networking

Software architecture

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related Scientific Domain

Tools

Docker

Job description

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

Two Six Technologies is actively seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in Arlington, Virginia. The team is composed of intelligent, driven individuals, passionate about vulnerability analysis and RF-enabled exploitation who are rapidly developing novel capabilities that enable real-world missions.

The team is growing and looking for someone with a practical software development background who has an understanding of how to transition cyber proofs-of-concept into operational, fieldable capabilities to support national security missions. Strong candidates will also possess experience with RF protocols and/or software-defined radio development.

What you will do

• Provide thought leadership -- plan, design, and direct the execution of high-level software tasks for rapidly developing bespoke fieldable capabilities.
• Lead the software team – direct multidisciplinary engineering teams through task management and technical oversight, delivering software for advanced RF platforms.
• Rapidly transition research-grade, “proof-of-concept” software, and vulnerability analysis findings from the lab to real-world use.
• Develop flexible, well-tested software modules which can be rapidly assembled into mission-customized solutions for immediate fielding.
• Provide expert guidance to human and agentic team members across a variety of technical domains.
• When needed, support real-world missions on-site in real time.

What you will need (basic qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related Scientific Domain.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in Python as well as C/C++ or Rust.
• Software architecture experience -- demonstrated track record of success in taking ideas “from whiteboard to fielded”, observing best practices and thorough testing throughout.
• Experience with Linux, containerization, networking, administration tools.
• Possess excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• A desire to adapt and learn new skills to meet the needs of the mission and your team.
• Active Top Secret Clearance with the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI, and ability to work on‑site in Arlington, VA.

Nice to have (preferred)

• Experience with RF and/or DSP (radio frequency and digital signal processing).
• Experience with radio protocol reverse engineering, data science/intelligence analysis, distributed systems, cryptography, GPU programming, UI/UX development.
• Experience with low‑level hardware reverse engineering (can read schematics, tap communications buses, leverage JTAG for introspection on unfamiliar systems, etc.).
• Proven track record of leveraging agentic engineering to deliver stable, well-designed, maintainable and well‑documented solutions.
• Master's or Graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related Scientific Domain.

Security Clearance:

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

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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