Microelectronics Engineer (Intelligence Center)

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By reinforcing the digital and physical infrastructure underpinning space superiority, we empower operators to execute their objectives with absolute confidence—ensuring the success of critical national security, civil, and defense missions.Roles & Responsibilities:Lead semiconductor microelectronics-focused support for MITRE to a leading government sponsorLeverage outreach support across MITRE as well as whole of government, other support contractors, and industry partnersInterface with laboratory and other technical specialists for analysis related to semiconductor microelectronics development activities Interface across sponsor organization on quick-turn activities as well as longer deliverables including planning recommendations, studies, and development support.Perform recommendations for assurance assessments of system-of-systems, related to semiconductor microelectronics development programs.Provide systems engineering support across a broad set of assurance-based activitiesWill work primarily at government site at direction of sponsorSome travel required expected, 10-20% varying dependent on project needs and government directionBasic Qualifications:Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 8 years and a Master’s degree; or 5 years and a PhDBachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.Experience in microelectronics design and/or related development activitiesAcademic, technical and/or professional expertise in semiconductors and/or microelectronicsWorking knowledge of semiconductor microelectronics fabrication and development, including related quality assurance and testing processesActive TS/SCI clearance with a polygraphU.S. Citizenship requiredThis position has an on-site requirement of 5 days a week on-sitePreferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in microelectronics design or closely related fieldAcademic, technical and/or professional expertise in semiconductors and/or microelectronicsWorking knowledge of semiconductor microelectronics fabrication and development, including related quality assurance and testing processesExperience in some combination of the following technical areas: semiconductor device design and development, EDA tools, microlithographic processing, device packaging and testing.A professional history of technology development or innovation in semiconductor microelectronics, including, for example, publications and/or patents in related areasExperience with Space/Satellite-related projects, processes and related industries.Experience making technical recommendations to government sponsorsExperience in program-office environmentsDemonstrated strong communications skills (verbal and written); ability to understand highly technical material and converse with technical experts in semiconductor microelectronics but also generate materials for audiences with expertise outside of microelectronics across the government and industry enterpriseThis requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):Top Secret/SCI/PolygraphThis requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):Top Secret/SCI/PolygraphSalary compensation range and midpoint:$173,200 - $216,500 - $259,800 AnnualWork Location Type:OnsiteCommitment to Non-DiscriminationAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. 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