Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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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.

Two Six Technologies is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our growing team in Arlington, Virginia. We are a mission-driven group focused on embedded cybersecurity research and building low-level software capabilities that transition from proof‑of‑concept to fieldable systems in support of national security missions. If you’re passionate about embedded systems and thrive at the intersection of software and hardware, we want to talk to you.

• Develop and mature embedded software prototypes into operational solutions; support hardware bring‑up and low‑level software integration for microcontrollers, FPGAs, and custom boards.
• Build scalable, modular designs with reusable components across platforms.
• Design and develop APIs, command‑line tools, and software/hardware bridging interfaces.
• Contribute to test automation infrastructure and workflows (e.g., Git Lab pipelines), including support for Automated Test Equipment (ATE) used in internal integration and external manufacturing.
• Participate in technical exchanges with transition partners and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development using Python, C, C++, or Embedded
  
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• Experience with Linux‑based CLI tools, scripting, and low‑level development environments.
• 2+ years of experience with operating system internals (e.g., privilege/user groups, memory layout) and Trusted Execution Environments like ARM Trust Zone.
• Familiarity with FPGA or microcontroller systems, including debugging and hardware bring‑up.
• Active Top Secret clearance, with willingness to obtain TS/SCI and Polygraph.
• Ability to work on‑site full‑time in Arlington, VA.

• Experience with CI/CD tools and building automated test workflows (e.g., Git Lab, Jenkins).
• Basic understanding of memory management (Heap, Stack, MMU).
• Familiarity with firmware or driver development across Linux and/or Windows.
• Experience with secure bootloaders (e.g., Wolf Boot) and firmware update workflows.
• Graduate degree in a related technical discipline.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

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

$136,256 - $204,384 USD (annualized).

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance, and professional development.

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation, please email  We use E‑Verify in our hiring practices.

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