Principal Research Scientist - Formal Methods & Cryptography at Two Six Technologies

Arlington, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

A four-year degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline
Ten or more years of professional experience in a relevant field
Experience leading a team of scientists and engineers (including PhD’s)
Comfortable working with people in technical, business, and program management arenas
Proven track record of business development and capture of Government R&D contracts/programs
Strong foundational knowledge in at least one of: formal methods/formal verification, cryptography, mathematical logic, abstract algebra, programming language theory, or a similar discipline
Past performance as a principal investigator (PI) on fast-paced, innovation-driven, advanced technology R&D projects for government clients (e.g. DARPA, DoD, IC)
Existing contacts/connections with community partners and customers
Top Secret security clearance
Local to Arlington, VA
Active Top Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Provide technical and programmatic oversight of R&D projects in formal methods, cryptography, programming language theory, applied category theory, and other disciplines within applied mathematics
Engage directly with new and existing relationships with customers, partners, and collaborators across the government R&D community to shape new research opportunities
Lead capture activities and proposal development and writing to secure new R&D programs and expand organizational capabilities
Guide multi-disciplinary, cross-organizational teams to build novel capabilities to solve challenging research problems
Foster a culture of technical and professional growth by mentoring and developing our staff

Skills

Formal Methods

Cryptography

Programming Language Theory

Applied Category Theory

High-Assurance Software

High-Assurance Hardware

Team Leadership

Proposal Development

R&D Project Management

Two Six Technologies

Provides advanced technology solutions for defense

About Two Six Technologies

Two Six Technologies specializes in providing advanced technological solutions for critical missions, focusing on areas such as cybersecurity, data science, and electronic systems. Their products and services are designed to help U.S. government agencies, including DARPA and U.S. Cyber Command, defend networks and address advanced threats. The company operates on a project-based model, creating custom solutions tailored to the specific needs of their clients, which allows them to effectively respond to the unique challenges in national security and defense. Unlike many competitors, Two Six Technologies emphasizes rapid innovation and has a strong leadership team with expertise in relevant fields. Their goal is to deliver technological superiority to the United States and its allies through impactful advancements.

Arlington, VirginiaHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$66MTotal Funding

EARLY_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, Cybersecurity, DefenseIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Increased competition may impact Two Six's market share in the national security sector.

Dependence on government contracts exposes Two Six to budgetary constraints.

Expansion into new regions like Ohio may strain resources and focus.

Differentiation

Two Six Technologies specializes in cybersecurity solutions for national security customers.

The company offers a range of operationally deployed products like Pulse and SIGMA.

Two Six Technologies has a global presence with operations in over 40 countries.

Upsides

In 2023, Two Six achieved over 25% organic revenue growth.

The company expanded its contract portfolio to over $1 billion in 2023.

Growing demand for zero trust solutions boosts Two Six's market opportunities.

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