Senior Embedded Design Engineer

Overview of Opportunity

Two Six Technologies is seeking a Senior 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.

• 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.

• 5+ years of RTL design and verification using VHDL, Verilog, or System Verilog (willingness to adopt System Verilog).
• 5+ years of RTL synthesis using tools such as Xilinx ISE/Vivado, Intel Quartus, or Microsemi Libero.
• 5+ years of RTL verification using simulation tools such as Xilinx XSim, Questa Sim/Model Sim, 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.

• Advanced expertise in System Verilog 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).

• Active Top Secret Clearance, willing to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with Polygraph 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.

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to  Additionally, this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.