Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Doist; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Trusted Electronics & Effects team in Herndon, Virginia. You will design, develop, and test embedded software for offensive cybersecurity research and mission-critical capabilities.

You will build instrumentation and emulation targets for embedded platforms and create CNO tools to support the business unit. Daily onsite work in Herndon is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; comparable professional experience accepted.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software, security tooling, emulation, or CNO development.
• Proficiency with C/C++ and scripting (Python, Bash).
• Ability to work in the Two Six office in Herndon, Virginia, daily.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software to support offensive cybersecurity research and deliver mission-critical operational capabilities.
• Build target-specific instrumentation and high-fidelity emulation targets for various embedded platforms.
• Create and operationalize CNO tools and capabilities for embedded targets to support the Trusted Electronics & Effects business unit.
• Execute assigned tasks autonomously and in a timely manner while aligning with company processes and customer requirements.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE

Tools

QEMU virtualization

Build systems / toolchains

Job description

Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is actively seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Trusted Electronics & Effects team in Herndon, Virginia. We are looking for someone with a background in embedded system programming, security-oriented tooling, emulation, or computer network operations (CNO) development. If you are interested in leveraging these skills to support mission-driven research and deliver operational capabilities, the team wants to talk to you!

What you will do

• Design, develop, and test embedded software to support offensive cybersecurity research and deliver mission-critical operational capabilities.
• Build target-specific instrumentation and introspection tools while designing high-fidelity emulation targets for various embedded platforms.
• Create and operationalize CNO tools and capabilities for embedded targets to support the Trusted Electronics & Effects business unit.
• Execute assigned technical tasks autonomously and in a timely manner while building a deep understanding of company processes and customer mission requirements.

What you will need (basic qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field; in place of a degree, comparable professional experience or a strong portfolio of relevant technical projects and coursework will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in one of the following fields: embedded software, security tooling, emulation, or CNO development (this may be satisfied through professional roles, significant academic research, or demonstrable project-based experience).
• Proven experience with a low-level programming language (C, C++, etc.) and a scripting language (Python, Bash, etc.) to develop and automate technical solutions.
• Ability to work in the Two Six office in Herndon, Virginia, daily.

Nice to have (preferred)

• Functional understanding of embedded system design (interrupts, MMIO, peripherals, etc.)
• Experience with system-level programming (memory management, task scheduling, concurrency, etc.)
• Experience with QEMU or other virtualization.
• Experience creating custom toolchains and build systems.
• Experience developing introspection tooling.
• Basic understanding of computer architecture (instruction sets, virtual memory, etc.)
• Basic reverse engineering skills.

Security Clearance

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

Compensation

Salary Range $136,256 — $204,384 USD

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. For more information review the Two Six Technologies Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiant Action Policy and the EEO Poster . 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 [e-mail] . 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.