Overview of Opportunity
Two Six Technologies is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to lead technical program delivery and drive business development in the areas of formal methods, cryptography, and high-assurance software and hardware systems. A successful candidate will shape opportunities with government and industry sponsors, win new R&D programs, and guide multidisciplinary teams to deliver rigorous, innovative solutions. Ideal candidates combine mathematical depth, the ability to explain technical concepts clearly, and a passion for applying pure mathematics and logic in mission-focused settings.
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 mulit-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
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
Nice to have:
- An advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Mathematics, Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related technical domain
- Knowledge of a functional programming language (Haskell, OCaml, SML)
- Experience with computer proof assistants (Coq, Isabelle/HOL, Lean)
- Experience in cybersecurity and related disciplines (program analysis, vulnerability research, computer network operations)
- Experience in data science and related disciplines (statistics, artificial intelligence, machine learning)
- Proven experience leading a rapidly growing team
Clearance Requirements:
- Local to Arlington, VA
- Active Top Secret security clearance
Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.
The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.
