Sr FPGA Engineer II
Owl Cyber Defense· Computer & Network Security· Oct 5, 2026 · 23d ago
Information Technology Danbury, CT
Remote
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$186K est.
8+ years exp
Job description
• Danbury, CT
• Information Technology
Job Title:
Sr FPGA Engineer II
Department:
Product Development
Reports to:
Director, Hardware Engineering
Office:
Danbury, CT
Work Location:
Remote (For those in Eastern or Central time zones)
Owl Cyber Defense is a leader and trusted partner in cyber security. We deliver solutions that protect and connect the world’s most critical networks. Owl’s product lines of cross domain, data diode, and portable media solutions provide the strongest available security checkpoints for threat prevention and secure data availability. Our in-depth expertise in security engineering at the operating system level enables us to help government and commercial customers meet ever-evolving cyber security threats.
Job Summary:
The Senior FPGA Engineer II leads the design and development of complex FPGA-based hardware systems and packet handling applications supporting advanced cybersecurity solutions. This role provides technical leadership for FPGA architecture, design, simulation, verification, integration, and optimization efforts while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to strategic engineering initiatives. The Owl hardware team is seeking motivated individuals with strong coding abilities to join our team in pursuit of cutting-edge designs and pushing the envelope of the possible.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Lead FPGA architecture and development activities.
• Develop advanced FPGA data filtering mechanisms. This may include designs for high-speed applications or significant data modification.
• Provide technical leadership for simulation and verification efforts.
• Code verification and UVM test benching.
• Support hardware integration and performance optimization.
• Support Test plan and implementation.
• Mentor junior engineering staff.
• Participate in AGILE Scrum leadership activities.
Requirements/Qualifications:
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Experience
• 8+ years of FPGA and embedded systems experience.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Expert knowledge scripting and coding (Experience with SystemVerilog [RT1] a plus)
• Experience with advanced FPGA verification methodologies and Test Benching.
• Expertise in simulation (Xcellium) and familiarity with linting programs (DVT)
• Experience in Xilinx/AMD Versal and Ultrascale+ devices a plus
• Strong understanding of AXI, HSS, Ethernet protocols
• Strong understanding of embedded systems.
• Strong leadership and troubleshooting skills.
• Additional Competencies/Requirements
• Candidates must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance.
Salary:
The salary for this position ranges between $140,000.00 and $180,000.00 USD. This range represents Owl Cyber Defense Solutions' good-faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of posting. Placement within the range will depend on factors such as relevant work experience, geographic location, education, training, certifications, key skills, internal equity, market data, and other job-related considerations. Compensation will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. This position is also eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus program, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan.
Benefits:
Owl offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and wellbeing of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions; paid time off (to include flexible vacation and personal time, paid sick leave and designated paid company holidays); company-paid life insurance; company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance; and a variety of voluntary benefits and wellness programs. Additional information regarding benefit eligibility, employee contribution rates, and plan details will be provided during the hiring process.
About Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC
Owl Cyber Defense Solutions, LLC is a fast-growing cybersecurity solutions company, holding a firm leadership position in network security and secure information transfer. It is a privately-owned US company with offices in Columbia, MD, Danbury, CT and Morrisville, NC. For more information, see owlcyberdefense.com .
Owl Cyber Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal employment laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Owl Cyber Defense endeavors to make www.owlcyberdefense.com accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at accessibility@owlcyberdefense.com . This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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