CareerPlan

Lead Embedded Software Engineer

TST Main Office (901 N. Stuart St) - Arlington, VAFull-time$166k–$235k2026-11-03 → 2026-11-10
On-siteSecurity clearance required

Core

Lead a multidisciplinary engineering team to transition research-grade vulnerability analysis and RF-enabled exploitation software into operational, fieldable capabilities for national security missions.

Role type

Senior IC embedded software engineer (RF/security) with team leadership

Builds

Fieldable software modules for advanced RF platforms and mission-customized solutions

Domain

National security / Cyber operations / RF engineering

Required skills

Python, C/C++, Rust, Software architecture, Linux, Containerization, Networking, Vulnerability analysis, RF protocols, Software-defined radio

Preferred skills

RF/DSP, Radio protocol reverse engineering, Data science, Cryptography, GPU programming, Low-level hardware reverse engineering, Agentic engineering

Technologies

Python, C/C++, Rust, Linux, Containers

Responsibilities

Plan and design high-level software tasks for bespoke fieldable capabilities; Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams through task management and technical oversight; Transition proof-of-concept software and vulnerability findings to real-world use; Develop flexible, well-tested software modules for immediate fielding; Provide expert guidance to team members; Support real-world missions on-site in real time.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership