Two Six Technologies is seeking an experienced Principal Systems Engineer to lead the development of custom embedded systems supporting cutting edge cybersecurity missions. The selectee will be empowered to architect new systems, lead designs throughout the product life cycle, stand up new processes, and deliver novel electronic systems across the national security community. If you are actively bridging hardware/software technology domains and looking to accelerate your career, let’s talk!

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Lead technical planning and control, process development, and systems integration throughout the project lifecycle
• Team with subject matter experts to architect new products and capabilities spanning hardware, software, forward and reverse engineering, and vulnerability research 
• Define program technical requirements, staffing and organization plans, technical baselines, technical review plans, and product integration plans 
• Capability validation and characterization including prototype bring-up, debug, and product testing
• Provide technical contributions in your area of expertise
• Lead and track project milestones within schedule and budgetary constraints

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related Scientific Domain
• Minimum 7 years with embedded system development spanning hardware and software 
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in the DoD and IC customers and missions
• Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to interact across all levels of management, development teams, customers, and stakeholders
• Ability to work on-site at our Arlington, VA headquarters

Nice to Have:

• FPGA design experience with SystemVerilog / VHDL and associated tools
• Strong programming skills in C/C
• Strong scripting skills in Python or similar 
• Familiarity with embedded system manufacturing processes (integrated circuits, PCBs, and electronic assemblies) 
• Knowledge of high speed bus protocols (PCIe, NVMe, AXI, , etc.)
• Knowledge of wireless communication protocols (4G/5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa, etc)
• Experience with Department of Defense qualification standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-883, and FIPS 140-2

Clearance Requirements:

• Active Top Secret US Security clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI

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