Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Senior Embedded Software Test Engineer with Security Clearance
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. Overview of Opportunity Two Six Technologies is actively seeking an Embedded Software Test Engineer to join our Trusted Electronics and Effects team in Linthicum, Maryland.

The team is composed of intelligent individuals, passionate about hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) bench automation, test harness orchestration, and continuous integration workflows. The team is growing and looking for someone with an embedded software testing and automation background who has an understanding of how to use test harnesses and automated bench environments for embedded software verification. If you are actively using Python, CI/CD execution pipelines, Docker, and AI test instrumentation, the team wants to talk to you!

What you will do
* Leverage test harnesses to accelerate software and firmware security verification in support of reverse engineering and vulnerability research missions.
* Automate target device execution, bench instrument control, and continuous software test suites to enable rapid and reproducible test setups.
* Operate under minimal supervision guided by operational practices to validate software behavior, system execution states, and patch deployment. What you will need (basic qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
* Demonstrated experience designing or using automated test harnesses, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) setups, or test bench environments.
* Strong programming proficiency in Python, C, or C++, or Rust for bench automation, test scripting, and peripheral bus communications.
* Proven capability in establishing continuous integration pipelines (Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions, Jenkins) and containerized execution infrastructure (Docker).
* Hands-on experience with hardware debugging protocols (UART, SPI, I2C, JTAG) and embedded bus monitoring.
* Ability to provide on-site support in Linthicum, Maryland daily Nice to have (preferred)
* Experienced in triaging, validating, and remediating security vulnerabilities detected by artificial intelligence.
* Experience with target emulation and virtualization platforms (QEMU, Docker) for hybrid physical/virtual testbed execution.
* Experience integrating hardware instrumentation (power supplies, digital relays, logic analyzers) into continuous test pipelines.
* Basic understanding of software patch verification techniques, firmware execution monitoring, and automated test suite creation. Security Clearance:
* Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required #LI-ZS1 #LI-ONSITE Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. 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.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

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