Two Six Technologies
Lead CNO Developer - Wireless Systems
$171K–$257K
Arlington, Virginia +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 4, 2026
- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, Virginia, United States - Experience
- 7+ years designing, developing, and prototyping low-level applications or cyber capabilities.
- Education
- 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.
- Visa sponsorship
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance required, with ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
About the job
Leads a small team developing operational cyber capabilities for embedded and telecommunications systems, translating reverse-engineering and vulnerability research into deployable tools.
What you'll do
- Set technical direction, assign and prioritize work, and mentor developers and researchers.
- Design and develop tools and capabilities for embedded and telecommunications systems, including transitioning vulnerability proofs-of-concept into operational code.
- Lead reverse engineering and vulnerability research, and present technical findings to stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience in security research, reverse engineering, vulnerability research, or exploit development.
- 7+ years designing, developing, and prototyping low-level applications or cyber capabilities.
- Experience leading small technical teams or serving as a technical lead; client-facing experience with government stakeholders.
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
Nice to have
- Experience with telecommunications systems; 5G experience is a plus.
- Graduate degree in a related field.
Pay
$171,164 — $256,746 USD (annualized salary range; base salary)
Tools
Python, C, C++, Linux, WinDbg, GDB, Wireshark, Binary Ninja
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