Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Security & Emulation

Trusted Concepts, Inc.; 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 the Trusted Electronics & Effects team in Herndon, Virginia. You will design, develop, and test embedded software to support offensive cybersecurity research and deliver mission-critical capabilities.

The role emphasizes building instrumentation, emulation targets, and CNO tooling for embedded platforms. A TS/SCI clearance is required, with in-office work expected daily in Herndon.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years in embedded software, security tooling, emulation, or CNO development.
• Proven experience with C/C++ and a scripting language (Python/Bash).
• Ability to work daily in the Herndon, VA office.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded software for offensive cybersecurity research and mission-critical capabilities.
• Build target-specific instrumentation and emulation targets for embedded platforms.
• Create CNO tools and capabilities for the Trusted Electronics & Effects unit.
• Execute tasks autonomously while aligning with company processes and customer requirements.

Skills

Embedded software

Security tooling

Emulation

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/related field

Tools

QEMU

Build systems

Scripting: Python/Bash

Job description

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

The role emphasizes building instrumentation, emulation targets, and CNO tooling for embedded platforms. A TS/SCI clearance is required, with in-office work expected daily in Herndon.