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Overview of Opportunity
Two Six Technologies is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team in Arlington, Virginia. The team is composed of intellectual individuals, passionate about embedded cybersecurity research. The team is growing and looking for someone with a low-level software development background who understands how to transition proofs-of-concept into operational capabilities to support national security missions. The team wants to talk to you if you actively perform in-depth embedded software engineering!
What you will do:
- Maturing proof-of-concept R&D technology to operational fieldable solutions
- Build test automation using Gitlab to leverage range deployments and solution evaluation
- Developing APIs and other interfaces bridging the software/hardware technology overlap
- Support of scalable and modular design methodology
- Engaging in technical exchanges with transition partners and key stakeholders
What you will need (Minimum Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related Scientific Domain
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with one or more of the following modern development languages: Python, C , C++, Embedded C
- Minimum of 2 years experience with Operating Systems internals (privilege and user groups, binary memory layout) and Trusted Execution Environments such as ARM TrustZone
- Active Top Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
- Ability to work on-site at Arlington, VA headquarters with occasional travel to Two Six Herndon office and customer site
Nice to Have (Preferred):
- Experience developing for Nvidia Jetson and related architectures
- Experience with a variety of microcontroller development (STM32, ESP32, Atmel).
- Experience deploying software into a field environment
- Basic understanding of memory management concepts (Heap, Stack, Virtual Memory, MMU, Physical vs. Virtual)
- Experience with testing, CI/CD pipelines, and virtual machine test ranges
- Experience with firmware/driver development across Linux and/or Windows Operating Systems
- Graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related Scientific Domain
Security Clearance:
- Active Top Secret Clearance is required with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
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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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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.
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