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Senior Hardware Reverse Engineer
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 Trusted Electronics & Effects business unit of Two Six Technologies, a team of innovative engineers and reverse engineers in Dayton, Ohio, where you’ll dive into groundbreaking research on advanced embedded systems and architectures. Working with technologies like processor modules, digital boards, and high-speed signals, you’ll identify vulnerabilities, prototype solutions, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in embedded system security. Collaborating closely with top-tier hardware engineers and security researchers, you’ll help tackle some of the toughest challenges in the field.
Our growing roster of government customers depends on us to deliver cutting-edge security solutions. We’re looking for a skilled Hardware Reverse Engineer in Dayton, Ohio, to help drive our mission forward. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges and making a tangible impact on national security, we want you on our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reverse engineer and analyze complex embedded systems designs to identify functional behaviors and facilitate deeper vulnerability analysis.
- Identify and exploit key system components, including communication channels and firmware memory.
- Conduct vulnerability research on hardened systems and architectures.
- Draft technical reports related to the function, characteristics, and any potential vulnerabilities of the assessed hardware and firmware.
- Rapidly prototype innovative technologies to analyze and exploit target systems.
- Develop and implement novel security applications for embedded systems.
- Contribute to a diverse range of research and development projects focused on embedded system security.
- Isolate areas of interest in complex systems with precision and efficiency.
What you will have (Basic Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent practical experience in security research, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or exploit development may substitute for a degree.
- At least 7 years of experience with:
- Experience developing on embedded systems such as high speed data devices, or system-on-modules.
- Experience analyzing and reverse engineering binaries (x86/ARM/AVR).
- Debugging embedded systems using tools such as JTAG, UART, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
- Developing and integrating bootloaders for embedded systems.
- Creating wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Programming in C, C++, and Python.
- Development targeting AMD/Xilinx, Altera, or Microsemi FPGA devices.
Nice if you Have (Preferred):
- Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
- Experience as part of small R&D teams composed of researchers, engineers, and scientists.
- Custom PCB development experience with tools such as Altium.
- Knowledge of RF protocols and systems.
- Experience with Layer 1 and Layer 2 wired and wireless protocols, such as USB, SPI/I2C/1-Wire, Ethernet, PCI-Express, 802.11, and Bluetooth/ZigBee.
- Hacking experience on IoT products.
- Proven background in end-to-end system design, development, and deployment.
- Demonstrated experience managing and leading technical employees and engineering teams.
Security Clearance:
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain required security clearance up to TS/SCI
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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.
Looking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company’s current openings!
Ready to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies. We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone.
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.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.
By submitting the following application, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true and accurate.
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Senior Vulnerability Researcher
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 Trusted Electronics & Effects team at Two Six Technologies in Dayton, Ohio, 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, you’ll work alongside CNO developers and hardware engineers, conducting cutting-edge vulnerability research on complex, real-world targets.
Our government customers rely on us to deliver mission-critical security solutions, and we’re looking for a Senior Vulnerability Researcher who thrives on reverse engineering embedded systems, discovering security weaknesses, and developing innovative proof-of-concept exploits. If you’re passionate about wireless security, embedded firmware analysis, and making an impact on national security, we want you on our team.
What you will do:
- Conduct comprehensive reverse engineering on a variety of embedded systems
- Perform static and dynamic analysis to find security vulnerabilities in embedded systems
- Develop proof of concept capabilities to show research progress
- Document research findings to further the team’s understanding of embedded systems
- Collaborate with other disciplines to deliver solutions to our customers
What you will need (basic qualifications):
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Knowledge of *nix operating systems
- Knowledge of common network protocols TCP/IP, UDP, or HTTP
- Proficiency with at least one modern debugger such as GDB or WinDBG
- Proficiency in at least one modern decompiler such as Ghidra, IDA, or Binary Ninja
- Proficiency in at least one native programming language such as C or C++
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python
- Proficiency in at least one assembly language such as x86 or ARM
- Active US Security clearance of Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
Nice to have (preferred):
- Experience conducting vulnerability research on embedded systems
- Experience with defeating modern migrations such as ASLR, DEP, and Stack Canaries
- Knowledge of cellular standards such as 4G or 5G
- Knowledge of low bandwidth communications such as RS485, RS232, CAN
- Knowledge of Wifi, Bluetooth, Zigbee communication
- Previous experience in a client-facing technical role
- Participation in CTFs or evidence of independent security research projects
Security Clearance:
- Active US Security clearance of Secret level and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI
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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.
Looking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company’s current openings!
Ready to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies. We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone.
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.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.
By submitting the following application, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true and accurate.
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Lead Software Reverse Engineer
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 a Lead Software Reverse Engineer to join our Trusted Electronics & Effects team. The team comprises highly skilled individuals passionate about low-level programming, firmware analysis, and vulnerability research. The team is growing and looking for someone with a strong C/C++ and assembly background who understands how to reverse-engineer hardware and software across various architectures to detect zero-day vulnerabilities.
What you will do
- Lead the planning and execution of technical research tasks, providing direction to team members on task prioritization and schedule management to meet mission-critical objectives.
- Utilize exemplar techniques to reverse engineer wireless and embedded systems, identifying deep-seated vulnerabilities and exercising sound judgment to assess their security impact.
- Develop organized and maintainable proof-of-concept exploits while breaking down complex deliverables into manageable technical milestones for the research team.
- Operate with significant autonomy to analyze firmware, software protections, and wireless protocols, often exploring new principles where limited references exist.
- Serve as a technical lead in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with CNO developers and hardware engineers.
What you will need (basic qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field with typically 7+ years of experience in a similar technical role.
- Extensive experience with programming and scripting languages including C/C++, Python, and Assembly within Linux command-line environments.
- Proven expertise in reverse engineering and vulnerability research using industry-standard tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
- Demonstrated experience leading a team of engineers or researchers, including the ability to provide technical direction and manage project schedules.
- Technical proficiency in firmware analysis (ARM, MIPS, PowerPC, RTOS), firmware rehosting (QEMU), or advanced exploit development.
- Experience reverse engineering network communication protocols using Wireshark, tcpdump, or other hardware-level tools.
Nice to have (preferred)
- Experience scripting with the Binary Ninja API or Ghidra to automate complex reverse engineering workflows.
- Hands-on experience with hardware debugging tools such as JTAG/SWD or software-defined radio (SDR) frameworks.
- Knowledge of cryptographic security, secure boot mechanisms, or side-channel analysis.
- Familiarity with digital signal processing, RF protocols, and wireless security standards.
- Knowledge of wireless communication protocols, such as Bluetooth, WiFi, 2G/3G/4G/5G, or similar.
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Security Clearance
- Active Top Secret clearance required with eligibility/willingness to obtain a TS/SCI.
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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.
Looking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company’s current openings!
Ready to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies. We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone.
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.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.
By submitting the following application, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true and accurate.
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Lead Vulnerability Researcher
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 seeking a Lead Vulnerability Researcher to spearhead our vulnerability research initiatives in Dayton, Ohio. In this leadership role, you are more than a technical expert; you are a strategist and mentor who defines research methodologies and solves our most complex wireless and embedded system challenges.
You will bridge the gap between high-level mission requirements and deep-dive technical execution. As a Lead, you will drive innovation within our Wireless Sector, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of the industry while serving as a primary technical point of contact for mission-critical government programs.
What You Will Do
- Lead the execution of large-scale vulnerability research projects, ensuring high-quality results and innovative approaches.
- Architect research strategies for complex, undocumented, or highly resilient embedded and wireless systems.
- Grow the technical capabilities of the team by mentoring junior and staff researchers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
- Interface directly with customers to translate mission needs into technical requirements and present complex research findings.
- Identify and implement new tools, automation, or methodologies (IR&D) to improve the team's research efficiency and capabilities.
What You Will Need (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in vulnerability research, reverse engineering, or CNO development.
- Expert-level proficiency in modern decompilers (Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja).
- Advanced knowledge of assembly languages (x86, ARM, MIPS, etc.) and OS internals.
- Knowledge of common network protocols TCP/IP, UDP, or HTTP
- Proficiency with at least one modern debugger such as GDB or WinDBG
- Proven track record of discovering vulnerabilities in complex systems or developing sophisticated exploits.
- Experience in a technical leadership or project lead capacity.
- Security Clearance: Active US Secret-level clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
Nice to Have (Preferred)
- Experience assisting in technical writing for RFPs, white papers, or grant proposals to secure new research funding.
- Mastery of defeating modern mitigations (ASLR, DEP, CFG) on non-standard architectures.
- Deep knowledge of cellular standards (4G/5G) or low-bandwidth communications (CAN bus, RS485).
- History of published research, conference presentations (DEF CON, Black Hat), or CVE credits.
- Previous experience in a client-facing technical lead role for government contracts.
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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.
Looking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company’s current openings!
Ready to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies. We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone.
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.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.
By submitting the following application, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true and accurate.
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Senior CNO Developer
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 seeking a Senior CNO Developer to join our Trusted Electronics and Effects team supporting an advanced telecommunications research and cyber capability development program.
This is a full-time, in-office position based in our Arlington, Virginia office, where close collaboration across reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and hardware teams is critical to mission success.
This program has conducted deep technical research into telecommunications access mechanisms within defined systems, identifying novel methods that enable system access without traditional interaction. The team is now focused on leveraging that research to perform advanced reverse engineering and vulnerability research, as well as to develop operational tools and capabilities that can be deployed in complex, real-world environments.
In this role, you will work alongside reverse engineers and vulnerability researchers to transform cutting-edge research into mission-ready cyber capabilities. You will be part of a small, highly collaborative team building custom software tools and evolving innovative proofs-of-concept into robust operational solutions.
What You Will Do:
- Design and develop custom tools and software targeting embedded and telecommunications systems
- Serve as a cyber capability developer on a small, highly motivated team
- Develop proofs-of-concept from discovered vulnerabilities and transition them into robust, maintainable codebases following DevOps best practices
- Analyze firmware, software protections, operating system internals, and wireless protocols to uncover exploitable security flaws
- Conduct reverse engineering and vulnerability research against complex Linux-based and embedded systems
- Utilize and extend custom tools to analyze and manipulate software/firmware binaries
- Develop capabilities that leverage novel telecommunications access mechanisms
- Collaborate closely with developers, vulnerability researchers, and hardware engineers in a fast-paced environment
- Solve complex, ambiguous technical challenges with limited prior experience
- Engage in technical discussions with transition partners and mission stakeholders
What You Will Need (Minimum Qualifications):
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related scientific discipline
- Minimum 5 years of experience designing and/or prototyping applications using agile software development processes
- Minimum 2 years of experience with one or more of the following: Python, C, C++
- Minimum 2 years of experience with operating system internals (privilege models, user groups, binary memory layout)
- At least 2 years of experience with network socket programming and expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and related application-level protocols
- At least 2 years of experience with reverse engineering x86/ARM binaries or embedded systems
- Experience tracing code execution in debuggers (WinDbg, GDB, or equivalent)
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Firmware analysis (ARM, RTOS, or similar)
- Fuzzing and exploit development
- Wireless protocols through Wireshark
- File system forensics and fault injection frameworks
- Scripting with Binary Ninja or Ghidra
- Binary Ninja API or Ghidra
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI access
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications):
- Familiarity with identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities in complex applications
Knowledge of memory protection mechanisms (ASLR, DEP, etc.) - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and virtualized test ranges
- Experience with firmware or driver development across Linux, Windows, or embedded systems
- Strong understanding of memory management (heap, stack, virtual memory, MMU, physical vs. virtual addressing)
- Experience working with telecommunications systems, including protocol analysis, access mechanisms, or infrastructure components (5G experience a plus)
- Graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related field
Clearance Requirements:
- Active U.S. Security clearance of Top Secret level with the ability to obtain/maintain SCI
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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.
Looking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company’s current openings!
Ready to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies. We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone.
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.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.
By submitting the following application, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true and accurate.
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Lead CNO Developer
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 seeking a Lead CNO Developer to join our Trusted Electronics and Effects team supporting an advanced telecommunications research and cyber capability development program.
This is a full-time, in-office position based in our Arlington, Virginia office, where close collaboration across reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and hardware teams is critical to mission success.
This program has conducted deep technical research into telecommunications access mechanisms within defined systems, identifying novel methods that enable system access without traditional interaction. The team is now focused on leveraging that research to perform advanced reverse engineering and vulnerability research, as well as to develop operational tools and capabilities that can be deployed in complex, real-world environments.
As a Lead CNO Developer, you will serve as the technical lead for a small, highly skilled team of developers and researchers. You will provide hands-on technical direction, assign and prioritize tasking, ensure high technical standards, and engage directly with mission partners and stakeholders. You will play a central role in translating research discoveries into scalable, mission-ready cyber capabilities.
What You Will Do
- Lead the technical direction, execution, and tasking of a small CNO development team
- Serve as the technical point of contact for project leadership and government stakeholders
- Design, architect, and develop custom tools and capabilities targeting embedded and telecommunications systems
- Oversee the development of proofs-of-concept from discovered vulnerabilities and transition them into robust, maintainable operational codebases following DevOps best practices
- Guide reverse engineering and vulnerability research efforts against complex Linux-based and embedded systems
- Analyze firmware, operating system internals, wireless protocols, and software protections to uncover exploitable security flaws
- Direct the development and extension of custom tooling to analyze and manipulate software/firmware binaries
- Lead capability development leveraging novel telecommunications access mechanisms
- Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level developers
- Present technical findings, progress updates, and capability demonstrations to transition partners and mission stakeholders
What You Will Need (Minimum Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent practical experience in security research, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or exploit development may substitute for a degree
- 7+ years of experience designing, developing, and prototyping low-level applications or cyber capabilities with familiarity of agile software development processes
- Demonstrated experience leading small technical teams or serving as a technical lead on complex cyber programs
- Strong client-facing experience, including briefing technical concepts and engaging directly with government stakeholders
- Experience tasking and prioritizing technical work in dynamic R&D environments
- Experience with Python, C, C++, or related systems-level programming languages
- Experience with operating system internals (privilege models, user groups, binary memory layout)
- Strong experience with network socket programming and expert packet-level understanding of IP, TCP, and related application-level protocols
- Experience with reverse engineering x86/ARM binaries or embedded systems
- Experience tracing code execution in debuggers (WinDbg, GDB, or equivalent)
- Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Firmware analysis (ARM, RTOS, or similar)
- Fuzzing and exploit development
- Wireless protocols with Wireshark
- File system forensics and fault injection frameworks
- Scripting with Binary Ninja or Ghidra
- Binary Ninja API or Ghidra
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI access
Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)
- Proven experience identifying and analyzing vulnerabilities in complex applications
- Knowledge of memory protection mechanisms (ASLR, DEP, etc.)
- Experience establishing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and virtualized test ranges
- Experience with firmware or driver development across Linux, Windows, or embedded systems
- Strong understanding of memory management (heap, stack, virtual memory, MMU, physical vs. virtual addressing)
- Experience working with telecommunications systems, including protocol analysis, access mechanisms, or infrastructure components (5G experience a plus)
- Graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related field
Clearance Requirements:
- Active U.S. Security clearance of Top Secret level with the ability to obtain/maintain SCI
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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.
Looking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company’s current openings!
Ready to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies. We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone.
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.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.
By submitting the following application, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true and accurate.
Ready to apply?
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Senior Software Reverse Engineer
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 Communications Systems division at Two Six Technologies in Arlington, Virginia, 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, you’ll work alongside CNO developers and hardware engineers, conducting cutting-edge vulnerability research on complex, real-world targets.
Our government customers rely on us to deliver mission-critical security solutions, and we’re looking for a Senior Software Reverse Engineer who thrives on reverse engineering embedded systems, discovering security weaknesses, and developing innovative proof-of-concept exploits. If you’re passionate about wireless security, embedded firmware analysis, and making an impact on national security, we want you on our team.
What you will do:
- Reverse engineer wireless and embedded systems, identifying vulnerabilities and assessing their security impact.
- Develop proof-of-concept exploits for discovered vulnerabilities following DevOps best practices for keeping code bases organized and maintainable.
- Analyze firmware, software protections, and wireless protocols to uncover security flaws.
- Utilize and develop custom tools to analyze and manipulate 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).
- Extensive experience with programming/scripting languages in C/C++, Python, and Linux command-line environments.
- Experience with reverse engineering and vulnerability research, using tools such as IDA Pro, Binary Ninja, or Ghidra.
- 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.
Nice to Have (Preferred):
- Experience scripting with Binary Ninja API or Ghidra.
- Experience in embedded software 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, wireless security protocols, RF signal processing, and side-channel analysis.
- Client-facing experience in technical roles.
- Active TS/SCI with Polygraph preferred.
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.
Looking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company’s current openings!
Ready to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies. We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone.
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.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.
By submitting the following application, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true and accurate.
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Vulnerability Researcher
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 Trusted Electronics & Effects team at Two Six Technologies in Dayton, Ohio, where we push the boundaries of software and firmware reverse engineering to uncover vulnerabilities in wireless and embedded systems. As a Vulnerability Researcher, you will be a key technical contributor within our elite team of security researchers, CNO developers, and hardware engineers.
Our government customers rely on us to deliver mission-critical security solutions. We are looking for a researcher who is ready to take ownership of technical tasks, move beyond theory into high-impact discovery, and thrive in an environment focused on reverse engineering embedded systems and developing proof-of-concept exploits.
What You Will Do
- Conduct targeted reverse engineering on a variety of embedded systems and software components.
- Perform static and dynamic analysis to find security weaknesses under the guidance of senior technical leads.
- Develop and refine proof-of-concept (PoC) capabilities to demonstrate research progress and the impact of discovered vulnerabilities.
- Contribute to technical reports and documentation to further the team’s collective understanding of complex targets.
- Work alongside cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into actionable customer solutions.
What You Will Need (Basic Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity research, vulnerability research, or reverse engineering.
- Proficiency in at least one modern decompiler (Ghidra, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja).
- Proficiency with at least one modern debugger (GDB or WinDBG).
- Proficiency in at least one native programming language (C or C++) and a scripting language (Python).
- Knowledge of *nix operating systems and common network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP).
- Security Clearance: Active US Secret-level clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
Nice to Have (Preferred)
- Experience with fuzzing frameworks (e.g., AFL++, LibFuzzer, or Boofuzz) to automate bug discovery.
- Experience with hardware debugging interfaces like JTAG, SWD, or UART to extract firmware.
- Familiarity with defeating modern protections like ASLR, DEP, and Stack Canaries.
- Knowledge of WiFi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee communication standards.
- Participation in CTFs or evidence of independent security research projects.
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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.
Looking for other great opportunities? Check out Two Six Technologies Opportunities for all our Company’s current openings!
Ready to make the first move towards growing your career? If so, check out the Two Six Technologies Candidate Journey! This will give you step-by-step directions on applying, what to expect during the application process, information about our rich benefits and perks along with our most frequently asked questions. If you are undecided and would like to learn more about us and how we are contributing to essential missions, check out our Two Six Technologies News page! We share information about the tech world around us and how we are making an impact! Still have questions, no worries! You can reach us at Contact Two Six Technologies. We are happy to connect and cover the information needed to assist you in reaching your next career milestone.
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.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to accommodations@twosixtech.com. Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.
By submitting the following application, I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, the information provided is true and accurate.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Two Six Technologies