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Microelectronics Systems Architect

Microelectronics Systems Architect

Radiance TechnologiesHuntsville, AL, US
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Radiance Technologies Systems Architect

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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