Onsite Systems Software Intern — Kernel & Networking

Twosixtechnologies; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Systems Software Engineering Intern for a 12-week onsite program in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on low-level networking, kernel integration, and PCIe system architecture under the Digital Advantage Mission Ops team.

Qualifying students are pursuing CS/CE/EE/Math/Stats and have 1+ year of C and Python development, Linux kernel familiarity, and networking knowledge. US Citizenship is required; onsite work at our Arlington office is expected.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 1+ year of C and Python software development, Linux kernel familiarity, and knowledge of Networking fundamentals.
• Familiarity with git and different Linux software development tools.

Responsibilities

• Implement C and Python systems programming tasks for low-level networking, hardware-facing code, and Linux kernel integration.
• Execute Linux internals work, including kernel module development, driver configuration, device enumeration, and system debugging below userspace.
• Assist with PCIe system architecture alongside high-performance networking offloads and out-of-band management interfaces.
• Proactively communicate project status to team leads and present technical work with an end-of-internship presentation

Skills

C programming

Python programming

Linux kernel familiarity

Networking fundamentals

Git usage

Education

CS/CE/EE/Math/Stats degree

Tools

Linux development tools

Job description

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Systems Software Engineering Intern for a 12-week onsite program in Arlington, VA. The role focuses on low-level networking, kernel integration, and PCIe system architecture under the Digital Advantage Mission Ops team.

Qualifying students are pursuing CS/CE/EE/Math/Stats and have 1+ year of C and Python development, Linux kernel familiarity, and networking knowledge. US Citizenship is required; onsite work at our Arlington office is expected.