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Two Six Technologies · 1 day ago

Lead FPGA Design Engineer

Two Six Technologies is a company that builds and implements innovative products to tackle complex global challenges. They are seeking a Lead FPGA Design Engineer to drive the RTL design lifecycle and lead the development of secure hardware designs, ensuring robustness and reliability across embedded systems.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyNetwork Security
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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

RTL designVHDLVerilogSystemVerilogFPGA synthesisASIC synthesisXilinx ISE/VivadoSimulation toolsUVMC/C++Soft skills

Required

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

Preferred

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)

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Tuition assistance
Professional development

Company

Two Six Technologies

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Two Six Technologies provides cybersecurity and technology solutions for national security customers.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$54.56M
2026-01-05Series Unknown· $10M
2024-01-30Series Unknown· $2.2M
2023-10-16Series Unknown· $8.73M

Leadership Team

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Bob Kwaja
Chief Financial Officer
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Richard Housley
Chief Scientist, Reverse Engineering
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