Lead FPGA Design Engineer

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Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Lead Embedded Design Engineer (FPGA/ASIC) to join our Embedded Systems Division, where we architect and implement high-performance digital designs that underpin next-generation secure hardware systems. You'll work alongside engineers deeply invested in RTL craftsmanship, building devices that must be fast, resilient, and hardened against real-world threats. If you enjoy solving hard hardware problems, shaping architectures, and seeing your designs come alive on silicon, this role offers a runway rich with technical challenge and impact.

What You Will Do

• Drive the RTL design lifecycle end-to-end - from architecture discussions to implementation, verification, and synthesis across FPGA and ASIC targets.
• Lead development of secure hardware designs, ensuring robustness, reliability, and protection across the entire embedded stack.
• Own hardware bring-up and debug, turning prototypes into fully validated systems.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, and systems engineers to deliver integrated embedded solutions for mission-critical programs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, helping guide design decisions and best practices across the team.

What You Will Need (Minimum Qualifications)

• 7+ years of hands-on RTL design and verification experience using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog, with a willingness to adopt SystemVerilog for modern flows.
• 7+ years of synthesis experience using tools such as Xilinx ISE/Vivado, Intel Quartus, or Microsemi Libero.
• 7+ years of simulation and verification experience using Xilinx XSim, QuestaSim/ModelSim, Synopsys VCS, or Cadence NCsim.
• Active Secret or Top Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain/maintain a polygraph.
• Ability to work on-site in Arlington, VA.

Nice to Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Deep proficiency in SystemVerilog, UVM, and modern verification methodologies.
• Experience with SoCs, place & route, timing closure, and hardware bring-up/debug.
• Familiarity with test and measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers).
• Knowledge of common digital interfaces such as UART, USB, SPI/I2C, Ethernet, PCIe.
• Experience using Git or other version control systems.
• Working knowledge of Linux environments.
• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded development.
• Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Bash, TCL, Makefiles).

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret Clearance with willingness to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

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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.

Salary Range

$137,333 - $205,999 USD

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