Entry-Level Microelectronics R&D Engineer (Hardware Security)

TL;DR

Entry-Level Microelectronics R&D Engineer (Hardware Security): Conducting technical research and designing microelectronics with an accent on hardware security, vulnerabilities, and anti-tamper techniques. Focus on designing and testing PCBs, simulating analog circuits, and prototyping designs on FPGAs.

Location: Huntsville, AL. Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS security clearance.

Company

hirify.global is a rapidly growing employee-owned company specializing in electronic systems and cyber technologies.

What you will do

• Perform technical research on microelectronic trends and hardware vulnerabilities, including hardware exploitation and side-channel attacks.
• Design and test printed circuit boards (PCBs) and simulate analog circuits.
• Prototype hardware designs using field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs).
• Develop and implement anti-tamper techniques and hardware security measures.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplined team in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a relevant technical field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.5 (must be explicitly listed on resume).
• US Citizenship and eligibility to obtain a TS security clearance.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• High attention to detail regarding work organization and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively within both local and distributed teams.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Proficiency in HDL (Verilog, VHDL, System Verilog) and C/C++.
• Experience with SPICE simulation (LTSpice, Spectre) and PCB design tools (Altium, Allegro).
• Knowledge of cryptographic algorithms and hardware security applications.
• Experience with Python and embedded programming using Linux OS or bare metal.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in an employee-owned company structure.
• Engagement with cutting-edge R&D in cyber technologies and microelectronics.
• Dynamic and innovative work environment.
• Collaboration with diverse, multi-disciplined technical teams.