Two Six Technologies
Senior Embedded Test Software Engineer
Two Six Technologies, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
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 Embedded Test Software Engineer to maintain and optimize automated test workflows for embedded cybersecurity systems. This role focuses on ensuring reliability, efficiency, and scalability of test frameworks, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), and subsystem-to-system-level integration tests for microcontroller and FPGA-based systems.
What you will do:
Maintain, optimize, and enhance existing test workflows, including subsystem- and system-level tests for hardware designs in prototype and production environments. Support ongoing ATE operations and integration with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab). Refine and improve test scripts, command-line tools, and hardware/software interfaces for network hardware products. Monitor and analyze test results, identifying inefficiencies or failures and implementing corrective improvements. Collaborate with embedded firmware/software teams to ensure test frameworks reflect current system designs and firmware configurations. Participate in system-level validation and prototype integration testing to maintain device performance standards. Provide guidance and support to junior engineers in test execution, reporting, and automation best practices. What you will need (Basic Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. 5+ years of experience in test software development, automation, or embedded system testing (Python, C, C++, Embedded C). Experience with Linux-based CLI tools, scripting, and test integration. Familiarity with microcontroller and FPGA systems, including debugging and serial/ethernet configuration interfaces. Proven experience maintaining or optimizing automated test frameworks and workflows in research and/or production environments. Experience with network traffic simulation, throughput measurement, firewall testing, and fuzzing. Active Top Secret clearance, with willingness to obtain TS/SCI and Polygraph. Ability to work on-site full-time in Arlington, VA. Nice to have (Preferred):
Experience supporting production hardware and software. Experience with CI/CD pipelines for test automation (e.g. GitLab, Jenkins). Strong understanding of system-level testing and network performance testing. Firmware/driver experience for Linux or Windows embedded systems. Graduate degree in a related technical discipline. Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Security Clearance:
Active Top Secret Clearance, willing to obtain and maintain a 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.
Salary Range
$145,200-$217,800 USD
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.
Overview of Opportunity Two Six Technologies is seeking a Senior Embedded Test Software Engineer to maintain and optimize automated test workflows for embedded cybersecurity systems. This role focuses on ensuring reliability, efficiency, and scalability of test frameworks, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), and subsystem-to-system-level integration tests for microcontroller and FPGA-based systems.
What you will do:
Maintain, optimize, and enhance existing test workflows, including subsystem- and system-level tests for hardware designs in prototype and production environments. Support ongoing ATE operations and integration with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab). Refine and improve test scripts, command-line tools, and hardware/software interfaces for network hardware products. Monitor and analyze test results, identifying inefficiencies or failures and implementing corrective improvements. Collaborate with embedded firmware/software teams to ensure test frameworks reflect current system designs and firmware configurations. Participate in system-level validation and prototype integration testing to maintain device performance standards. Provide guidance and support to junior engineers in test execution, reporting, and automation best practices. What you will need (Basic Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. 5+ years of experience in test software development, automation, or embedded system testing (Python, C, C++, Embedded C). Experience with Linux-based CLI tools, scripting, and test integration. Familiarity with microcontroller and FPGA systems, including debugging and serial/ethernet configuration interfaces. Proven experience maintaining or optimizing automated test frameworks and workflows in research and/or production environments. Experience with network traffic simulation, throughput measurement, firewall testing, and fuzzing. Active Top Secret clearance, with willingness to obtain TS/SCI and Polygraph. Ability to work on-site full-time in Arlington, VA. Nice to have (Preferred):
Experience supporting production hardware and software. Experience with CI/CD pipelines for test automation (e.g. GitLab, Jenkins). Strong understanding of system-level testing and network performance testing. Firmware/driver experience for Linux or Windows embedded systems. Graduate degree in a related technical discipline. Active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Security Clearance:
Active Top Secret Clearance, willing to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
#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. 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.
Salary Range
$145,200-$217,800 USD
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.