National Security Agency · 2 hours ago
Microelectronics Engineer - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)
Fort Meade, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $193K/yr
3+ years expThe National Security Agency (NSA) is seeking talented Microelectronics Engineers to design, assemble, test, and qualify the next generation of electronics hardware. The role involves utilizing engineering knowledge to support the Agency's mission through advanced microelectronics systems.
National Security
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct research including studies, experiments, and investigations on new or alternate methodologies
Enhance process design and development to support advanced assembly techniques such as Three Dimensional Interconnect (3DI) and Printed Electronics
Participate in assembly and fabrication process improvement efforts
Conduct environmental and reliability tests
Develop test plans according to industry and military specifications
Design and develop test platforms
Support quality assurance efforts for developed and fielded systems
Disassembly and sample preparation for physical analysis of ICs for failure analysis
Qualification
Required
Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science from an accredited college or university, or a relevant professional technical field (for example, microelectronics, semiconductor, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, geology)
Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) statics or dynamics, (b) strength of materials/stress-strain relationships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics, (e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nature and properties of materials/relating particle and aggregate structure to properties, (g) solid state electronics, (h) microprocessor applications, (i) computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l) systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits, (n) communication systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer networks, (q) software development, (r) Any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, or soil mechanics
Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: developing advanced microelectronics systems through the design of integrated circuits, custom multichip modules (MCMs), printed circuit boards (PCBs), high density redistribution layers, 3D multi-layer integrated technologies, or system enclosures using electronic design automation (EDA) tools
For Microelectronics Package Design Engineer: Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience
For Microelectronics Process Engineer: Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience
For Microelectronics Technology Engineer: Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph
Benefits
NSA offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Company
National Security Agency
Defending Our Nation. Securing The Future.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
W. Glenn Hedrick IV
Chief Executive Officer (Battalion Commander) - 707th Military Intelligence Battalion
Ashim S Bajwa
Deputy Chief Operations Officer | Engagement Officer | Cyber Risk Management
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