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Microelectronics Systems Architect with Security Clearance

Radiance Technologies

Huntsville, AL

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Huntsville, AL
POSTED
21 days ago
Radiance Technologies, a rapidly growing employee-owned company, is searching for a talented Systems Architect to join the Microelectronic Technology Operation (MTO). MTO is focused on anti-tamper and hardware security at levels ranging from secure microelectronics packaging to system-level security of weapons systems. MTO is involved in the development and analysis of anti-tamper / protective technologies, IC failure analysis, reverse engineering, full spectrum cyber operations, and cyber tool development and solutions. Additionally, MTO conducts vulnerability research to preclude hardware exploitation, side-channel attacks, and fault-injection attacks. MTO is advancing the state-of-the-art for the Department of Defense, building out a portfolio of technologies ranging from TRL2 - TRL9. The Systems Architect must be proficient in a wide range of activities: * contributing to MTO's technology development roadmaps for secure electronics and microelectronics
* keeping a pulse on broader industry trends, injecting awareness and seeding early exploratory techniques / approaches / algorithms / capabilities into the broader Operation at appropriate times
* conceptualizing solutions to open-ended problems, decomposing said solution into implementable requirements, and conveying design intent to a broader team.
* conducting hands-on embedded SW / FW / ASIC / algorithm development & testing
* data collection & analysis
* assisting MTO in capturing both incremental and adjacent business through customer interactions, proposal development, and authoring enhanced whitepapers
* contributing to the establishment of capabilities and processes necessary to convert low TRL S&T developments into low to mid-volume production products
* other research and development tasks in the microelectronic security field The candidate must proficiently interact with a variety of personnel to succeed in this role: * MTO Operations Manager & Division Managers
* MTO Engineers & Technicians
* Tech Writers
* Customers
* SubContractors Work Location: * Huntsville, AL: Radiance HQ or on Redstone Arsenal as needed, with the mix varying over time based on project demands
* Up to 20% travel outside the Huntsville area Required Qualifications: * US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
* BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science or relevant technical field * Mid-level Architect: 10+ years of relevant work experience
* Senior-level Architect: 15+ years of relevant work experience
* Demonstrated ability to evaluate and solve open-ended problems
* Demonstrated experience establishing, directing, and transitioning complex technology development
* Ability to quickly pivot focus between the big picture and low-level details
* Proficiency in explaining complicated technical topics to both engineering teams and non-technical audiences
* Excel at communicating/coordinating with stakeholders and customers: oral, written, and formal presentations. Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills Desired Qualifications (some or all would be viewed positively) * Master's Degree or Ph.D. in a relevant technical field
* Active Top Security Clearance
* Advanced knowledge of microelectronics and hardware security techniques / anti-tamper / protection technologies
* Knowledge of various Weapons Systems architectures
* Experience working with multiple Government agencies such as Army CCDC, DARPA, AFRL, and NSA; experience working with the DoD Anti-Tamper Community
* Proficiency with Verilog / VHDL / System Verilog
* Advanced knowledge of Roots of Security / Secure Processors
* Experience implementing microcode
* Knowledge of advanced packaging for microelectronics (3DHI, RTL, silicon interposers, etc) and the DoD microelectronics supply chain
* Experience leading multiple simultaneous technical projects or tasks
* Experience with cryptographic algorithms and applications, and knowledge of post-quantum crypto
* Real-time OS experience
* Ability and willingness to mentor junior technical personnel
* Expertise in Hardware Security / Vulnerability Research, including nation-state level reverse-engineering threat vectors
* Hands-on electronics and/or microelectronics laboratory experience
* Knowledge of semiconductor device physics
* Semiconductor Failure Analysis tools & techniques Clearance: Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

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