Technical Product Engineering Lead

• Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead, architect, or similar role leading engineering work across one or more disciplines (e.g., hardware, FPGA, and software)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related technical domain
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with two or more of the following modern programming languages: Python, C, C++, Embedded C, Rust, Go
• Strong experience with Embedded Linux, including Yocto-based build systems
• Linux kernel development experience (drivers, subsystems, or kernel-space debugging)
• Experience working alongside FPGA and hardware teams
• Experience with testing, CI/CD pipelines, and virtual machine test ranges
• Experience deploying secure systems (e.g., secure boot, disk encryption, key management)
• Familiarity applying classical cryptographic algorithms (RSA, ECDSA, AES, SHA).
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and drive technical execution.
• Ability to work on-site when required for hardware work in Arlington, VA

Nice to haves:

• Experience developing and/or customizing bootloaders such as WolfBoot, implementing secure firmware update using digital signatures
• Hands-on experience with PCIe (device drivers, enumeration, or hardware bring-up)
• Experience shipping and iterating on production software in customers' hands
• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related Scientific Domain
• Familiarity with validation and/or certification frameworks such as FIPS 140-3, NIAP, CSfC, or others
• Familiarity with post-quantum cryptographic algorithms and their trade-offs in their applications

• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance up to Top Secret level

#LI-ZS1

#LI-ONSITE

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.

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. For more information review the Two Six Technologies Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy and the EEO Poster.

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.