Two Six Technologies
Technical Product Engineering Lead
$189K–$245K
Arlington, Virginia +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 10, 2026
- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, Virginia, United States - Experience
- Minimum of 7 years with two or more listed programming languages; experience serving as a technical lead, architect, or similar role is required, with no years specified.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related technical domain.
- Visa sponsorship
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance up to Top Secret level.
About the job
Leads the technical architecture and hands-on engineering of a hardware security product across hardware, FPGA, embedded firmware, and software, taking prototypes toward fieldable production.
What you'll do
- Own system architecture, technical roadmap, and key design decisions; serve as the product’s primary technical decision-maker.
- Plan and prioritize engineering work, mentor the team, and mature proof-of-concept technology into operational solutions.
- Lead testing strategies and scalable design to deliver reliable, secure products; engage with transition partners and stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Experience as a technical lead, architect, or similar role leading engineering work across one or more disciplines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related technical domain.
- At least 7 years of experience with two or more of: Python, C, C++, Embedded C, Rust, Go.
- Strong Embedded Linux and Yocto experience; Linux kernel development; work with FPGA and hardware teams; testing, CI/CD, and virtual machine test ranges; secure-system deployment; classical cryptography; leadership and project management; ability to work on-site in Arlington when required.
Nice to have
- Experience with bootloaders such as WolfBoot, secure firmware updates, PCIe, and shipping production software.
- Graduate degree; familiarity with FIPS 140-3, NIAP, CSfC, or post-quantum cryptography.
Pay
$189,353 — $245,000 USD annualized salary range (base salary)
Tools
Python, C, C++, Embedded C, Rust, Go, Embedded Linux, Yocto
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