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
Join the team at Two Six Technologies, where we push the boundaries of software and firmware reverse engineering to uncover vulnerabilities in wireless and embedded systems. As part of our elite team of security researchers in Herndon, Virginia, you’ll work alongside other hardware, software, and network experts, conducting cutting-edge vulnerability research on complex, real-world targets.
Our customers rely on us to deliver mission-critical security solutions, and we’re looking for an Embedded Systems Reverse Engineer who thrives on reverse engineering embedded systems, discovering security weaknesses, and developing innovative proof-of-concept exploits. If you’re passionate about cybersecurity, embedded firmware, and making an impact on national security, we want you on our team.
What You’ll Do:
- Perform high-throughput reverse engineering against network devices and other embedded systems, identifying vulnerabilities and assessing their security impact.
- Develop proof-of-concept exploits for discovered vulnerabilities following DevOps best practices for keeping codebases organized and maintainable.
- Integrate and leverage modern agentic AI systems (e.g., automated exploit synthesis tools, LLM-driven fuzzers, or autonomous security agents) to accelerate embedded firmware red-teaming, vulnerability discovery, and reverse engineering workflows.
- Analyze firmware, software protections, and protocols to uncover security flaws.
- Utilize and develop custom tools to analyze software/firmware binaries.
- Collaborate closely with CNO developers, vulnerability researchers, and hardware engineers in a fast-paced, small-team environment.
- Solve complex technical challenges with no predefined solutions.
What You’ll Need (Basic Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience developing, debugging, and scripting in C/C++ and Python within Linux command-line environments, with a strong emphasis on low-level programming, memory management, and system interaction for reverse engineering and vulnerability research.
- Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research, using tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
- Experience or familiarity with modern agentic AI systems applied to red-teaming, automated vulnerability research, or hardware/firmware analysis.
- Expertise in one or more of the following:
- Firmware analysis (ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, RTOS).
- Firmware rehosting using emulation tools such as QEMU
- Fuzzing and exploit development.
- Binary obfuscation and anti-analysis techniques.
- Wireless protocols and radio signal analysis.
- File system forensics and fault injection frameworks.
- Ability to work in the Herndon, Virginia, office daily
Nice to Have (Preferred):
- Familiarity with emerging AI-assisted security paradigms, including agentic red-teaming frameworks, AI-guided symbolic execution, or automated vulnerability triage tools.
- Experience in embedded development using C/C++ for RTOS or Linux environments.
- Knowledge of cryptographic security and secure boot mechanisms.
- Hands-on experience working with hardware debugging tools, JTAG/SWD, or software-defined radio (SDR) frameworks.
- Familiarity with digital signal processing, RF signal processing, and/or side-channel analysis.
- Client-facing experience in technical roles.
Security Clearance:
- Active U.S. security clearance at the Top Secret level, with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI 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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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Experience developing, debugging, and scripting in C, C++, and Python in Linux command-line environments
- Strong low-level programming, memory management, and system interaction experience
- Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research using IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra
- Experience or familiarity with agentic AI systems applied to red-teaming, automated vulnerability research, or hardware and firmware analysis
- Expertise in at least one area including firmware analysis, firmware rehosting, fuzzing, exploit development, binary obfuscation, wireless protocols, file system forensics, or fault injection
- Ability to work daily in the Herndon, Virginia office
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance
- Familiarity with AI-assisted security paradigms such as agentic red-teaming, AI-guided symbolic execution, or automated vulnerability triage
- Embedded development experience using C or C++ for RTOS or Linux environments
- Knowledge of cryptographic security and secure boot mechanisms
- Experience with hardware debugging tools, JTAG/SWD, or software-defined radio frameworks
- Familiarity with digital signal processing, RF signal processing, or side-channel analysis
- Client-facing experience in technical roles
What We Do
Two Six Technologies provides cybersecurity and advanced technology solutions that support missions critical to U.S. national security. Our expertise includes R&D, innovation, productization and implementation in the technology fields of cyber, data science, mobile, microelectronics and information operations. We offer a family of operationally deployed products including Pulse, IKE™, SIGMA™, 8Wire™ and others. Major customers include DARPA, Department of State, U.S. Cyber Command, Department of Homeland Security and the broader Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Two Six Technologies is a high-growth business with over 285 employees currently, and a global operational footprint that includes a technical presence in more than 40 countries, coupled with native proficiency in more than 20 languages.
