Lead Embedded Design Engineer

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 Lead Embedded Design Engineer (FPGA/ASIC) to join our Embedded Systems Division, where we design and develop advanced hardware solutions for mission-critical security applications. As part of our collaborative and innovative team, you’ll contribute to cutting-edge research and development on embedded devices, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in secure and resilient systems.

What you will do:

• Lead and contribute to RTL design, verification, and synthesis for FPGA or ASIC-based systems.


• Support bring-up, debug, and validation of designs in hardware.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and test secure embedded solutions.

What you will need (Minimum Qualifications):

• 7+ years of RTL design and verification using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog (willingness to adopt SystemVerilog).


• 7+ years of RTL synthesis using tools such as Xilinx ISE/Vivado, Intel Quartus, or Microsemi Libero.


• 7+ years of RTL verification using simulation tools such as Xilinx XSim, QuestaSim/ModelSim, Synopsys VCS, or Cadence NCsim.


• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Polygraph.


• Ability to work on-site in Arlington, VA.

Nice to Have (Preferred):

• Advanced expertise in SystemVerilog for FPGA or ASIC development.


• Familiarity with SoCs, design flow (place, route, and timing analysis), and hardware bring-up/debug.


• Hands-on experience with integration and test tools (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers).


• Knowledge of interface protocols: UART, USB, SPI/I2C, Ethernet, PCIe.


• Experience with Git or similar version control systems.


• Working knowledge of Linux.


• Proficiency with C/C++ programming.


• Experience with Makefiles and scripting (Python, Bash, TCL).

Security Clearance:

• Active Secret Clearance, willing to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

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