Consulting Employee

Leidos LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Leidos LLC is seeking a Senior Microelectronics Engineer to support DoD microelectronic security programs and hardware assurance. You will apply expert knowledge in trust, counterfeit part detection, and supply chain risk management to advance national security efforts.

The role involves collaboration with government customers and inter‑agency partners, development of technical reports, and support for laboratory operations and testing activities.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Materials Science, or related field with 12+ years of experience, or MS with 10+ years.
• 8+ years in microelectronic security, hardware assurance, or SCRM.
• Expert knowledge in counterfeit part detection, testing, or risk assessment.
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Experience with DoD customers or programs.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance for microelectronic security programs for DoD customers.
• Conduct counterfeit part risk assessments and coordinate testing per industry standards (AS6171).
• Support SCRM efforts related to microelectronics and hardware security.
• Perform reverse engineering analysis of hardware components and document findings.
• Collaborate with inter‑agency partners on microelectronic trust initiatives.

Skills

Microelectronics

Supply chain risk management

Counterfeit part detection

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Materials Science

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Leidos' Defense Systems, Advanced Sensors and Protective Technologies Portfolio is seeking a talented Senior Microelectronics Engineer to support critical microelectronic security and hardware assurance programs for Department of Defense customers. This position offers an exciting opportunity to apply expert-level knowledge in microelectronic trust, supply chain risk management, and counterfeit part detection to protect national security interests. The ideal candidate will serve as a technical expert and trusted advisor, working closely with government customers and inter‑agency partners to advance microelectronic security capabilities and develop innovative solutions to emerging threats. The Advanced Sensors and Protective Technologies portfolio develops and evaluates EO/IR sensor systems and protective capabilities that enhance threat detection, survivability, and mission effectiveness. This includes safeguarding mission‑critical systems through advanced microelectronic hardware assurance to ensure components remain trusted and secure. We advance sensor system technologies and hardware assurance through real‑world testing, modeling and simulation, and performance analysis to support the transition of emerging capabilities into operational systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance and support for microelectronic security programs and initiatives for Department of Defense customers
• Conduct counterfeit part risk assessments and coordinate testing activities in accordance with industry standards (AS6171)
• Support supply chain risk management (SCRM) efforts related to microelectronics and hardware security
• Perform reverse engineering analysis of hardware components and document findings using established and advanced methodologies
• Collaborate with inter‑agency partners (NSA, Navy, Air Force, DHS) on microelectronic trust and security initiatives
• Develop technical reports, briefings, and documentation for program managers and government customers
• Support proposal development efforts through technical advisement and subject matter expertise
• Serve as technical liaison between Leidos personnel and government customers to ensure clear communication and project requirements understanding
• Develop and refine standard operating procedures for microelectronic testing and analysis
• Maintain awareness of current microelectronic security threats, detection methodologies, and industry best practices
• Apply expert knowledge to develop new standards, processes, and solutions for emerging microelectronic security challenges
• Support laboratory operations and testing activities as required

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field with 12+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in microelectronic security, hardware assurance, or supply chain risk management
• Demonstrated expert knowledge in counterfeit part detection, testing, or risk assessment methodologies
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance
• Proven experience working with Department of Defense customers or programs
• Strong technical writing and communication skills with ability to brief technical content to various audiences
• Current and active Top Secret clearance. (U.S. Citizenship required)

Preferred Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of experience in microelectronic security or related field
• Previous experience as a government technical lead or program manager in microelectronic security
• Experience managing or leading teams of engineers and scientists in a government or contractor environment
• Advanced background in reverse engineering of electronic hardware and development of associated SOPs
• Established relationships with DoD microelectronic security community (JFAC, OUSW, NSA, service branches)
• Knowledge of current microelectronic workforce development initiatives and industry trends
• Experience working in government laboratory environments or managing laboratory SMEs
• TS/SCI clearance

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

Pay Range: Pay Range - The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

Securing Your Data

Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to [e-mail].

Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Original Posting: September 9, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.