Steely is a small tech company rooted in the legacy of John Aarons Apollo 12 heroics, earning him the moniker Steely-Eyed Missile Man. This nickname, now shortened to Steely, embodies qualities of swift intelligence and unyielding courage. It represents our commitment to facing challenges head-on with unwavering nerve.

Every member of our team embodies the Steely spirit, continuously refining and exhibiting it daily.

At Steely, we embrace the concept that the sky's the limit. Regardless of where you are at in your career, our goal is to work with you to enhance your hard (and soft!) skills, add to your technical tool belt, and aid you in your growth as a professional.

As a member of the Steely team, you will be at the forefront of product development, engaging in hands-on work that shapes meaningful solutions. We cater to a diverse clientele, including both government and commercial customers. Our primary mission centers in fortifying VSAT networks and creating custom enterprise software.

Conveniently located near the Reston Metro Station and the W&OD trail, our office serves as a hub of creativity and collaboration. If youre looking for a dynamic environment where your talents can flourish, join Steely and become part of a team that values innovation, problem-solving, and a determination to overcome any obstacle.

We are currently seeking a Principal Engineer to join our team in Reston, VA.

Successful candidates must be able to hold and maintain a security clearance. Therefore, U.S. citizenship is required.

• Design and develop software including building vulnerability exploits
• Perform analysis on systems and/or software to identify and characterize vulnerabilities
• Conduct research working with white-box and black-box methodologies to analyze embedded systems
• Perform analysis of data streams and parse protocols to identify security weaknesses
• Apply code inspection techniques to identify vulnerabilities
• Support software engineering development to translate algorithm prototypes into optimized, production-quality code suitable for operational deployment
• Document, test and communicate technical research results effectively to technical and non-technical user groups
• Contribute to the development of design documentation and other documentation artifacts

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a similar degree
• Background or education in computer and network security
• Strong Linux software development experience
• Experience debugging embedded systems
• Experience with ARM / MIPS / PPC assembly languages
• Experience employing static or dynamic analysis techniques for binary inspection
• Experience using Protocol Analyzers, Software Defined Radios, signals analysis/capture
• Experience with developing embedded software within real-time operating systems (RTOS) or bare metal and their associated tools
• Strong background in networks including network concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, etc.)
• Experience with software configuration management and tools such as GIT

Our benefits

• 401(k) match of 6% with immediate vesting
• Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Legal resource plan
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• 11 Federal holidays
• Life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage paid by the company
• Free coffee, sodas, and snacks
• Team activities and gaming

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.