Summer Research Intern

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 Software Engineering Summer Intern to research and develop next-generation technologies for mobile communications and networks. We are seeking candidates that have an interest in research as well as a commitment to developing solutions for the real world. You will join a small, supportive team that values cooperation and creative spirit.  

This internship role is 100% in person located at our Arlington, VA headquarters.

What you will do:

• Actively participate in research programs focused on advancing technology in the areas of security, privacy, and resilient communications on mobile platforms


• Become intimately familiar with all aspects of what goes on inside of today's smartphones, including the hardware, kernel, drivers, framework, and apps


• Design and develop custom software solutions on mobile phones and other resource-constrained platforms, e.g., single-board computers

Minimum qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field


• 1 year or more of professional or academic software development experience in the C++ or Java programming languages


• Familiarity with standard Linux software engineering tools, e.g. git, gcc, make


• Eligible and able to obtain and maintain a government clearance

Nice to have:

• Experience with Android app development using Java or Kotlin


• Experience building or modifying Android or other mobile operating systems


• Experience with network protocol development


• An active DoD clearance (Secret or above)

Clearance qualifications:

• US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance up to Top Secret