Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Two Six Technologies•Arlington, VA

6h•$165,909 - $234,952•Onsite

About The Position

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Lead Embedded Software Engineer to join its team in Arlington, Virginia. The team develops capabilities in vulnerability analysis and RF-enabled exploitation to support national security missions. The role calls for a practical software development background and the ability to transition cyber proofs of concept into operational, fieldable capabilities. Experience with RF protocols and/or software-defined radio development is also valued. The engineer will provide technical leadership, plan and direct high-level software tasks, and lead multidisciplinary teams delivering software for advanced RF platforms. The role focuses on moving research-grade software and vulnerability analysis findings from the lab into real-world use, and developing flexible, well-tested modules that can be assembled into mission-specific solutions. The engineer will also guide human and agentic team members across technical domains and, when needed, support real-world missions on-site in real time. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance, willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance, and ability to work on-site in Arlington, Virginia. The projected annual salary range is $165,909–$234,952. Two Six Technologies describes its compensation and benefits package as including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific domain.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in Python and in C/C++ or Rust.
Software architecture experience, with a demonstrated track record of taking ideas from whiteboard to fielded solutions while applying best practices and thorough testing.
Experience with Linux, containerization, networking, and administration tools.
Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
Willingness to adapt and learn new skills to meet mission and team needs.
Active Top Secret clearance, with the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
Ability to work on-site in Arlington, Virginia.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RF and/or digital signal processing.
Experience with radio protocol reverse engineering, data science/intelligence analysis, distributed systems, cryptography, GPU programming, or UI/UX development.
Experience with low-level hardware reverse engineering, including reading schematics, tapping communications buses, and using JTAG for introspection on unfamiliar systems.
Proven ability to leverage 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.

Responsibilities

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