Microelectronics Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 69,300 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a Microelectronics Engineer to collaborate with law enforcement by deploying digital investigative tools and developing new methods to recover digital evidence. You will work in a lab setting to debug, test, and refine electronics using MCUs, FPGAs, and flash memory concepts, while documenting procedures with precision.

Required are hands-on hardware engineering experience, proficiency in C/C++, Java, or Python, and a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing embedded systems or electronics utilizing programmable microcontrollers or FPGAs, including software.
• Experience with flash memory technology, including reading and programming NAND flash, eMMC, or UFS.
• Experience working in an engineering laboratory environment with common lab equipment.
• Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
• Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with law enforcement by deploying digital investigative tools.
• Develop, refine, and execute new tools and techniques for recovering digital evidence for lawful investigations.
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged electronics; perform in-circuit debugging and testing to determine how components work or recover data.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in developing and following procedures and documenting findings.

Skills

Embedded systems / MCUs & FPGAs

Flash memory technology

Lab equipment proficiency

Programming languages (C/C++/Java/Py)

Top Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

3+ years hardware engineering experience (or Master’s +1, or 10+ years' experience in lieu of degree)

Tools

Schematic capture & PCB layout

ARM or RISC-V embedded development

UNIX/Linux operating systems

Lab equipment (signal generators, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes)

Soldering equipment

Job description

Microelectronics Engineer

Job Number: R0243647

Opportunity

Collaborate with law enforcement by deploying digital investigative tools in the pursuit of criminals and threat actors. Work in a lab-based environment to develop, refine, and execute new tools and techniques for recovering digital evidence for lawful investigations. Troubleshoot and repair damaged electronics and work on in-circuit debugging and testing features with a goal of determining how they work or recovering user data. Exhibit exceptional attention to detail for developing and following procedures and documenting findings. Work in a fast-paced and mission-oriented environment and be highly motivated with enthusiasm for learning new technologies and tools.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and developing embedded systems or electronics utilizing programmable microcontrollers or FPGAs, including software


• Experience with flash memory technology, including reading and programming flash memory, such as NAND flash, eMMC, or UFS


• Experience working in an engineering laboratory environment, including with common lab equipment such as signal generators, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and soldering equipment


• Experience with programming languages, such as C, C++, Java, or Python


• Top Secret clearance


• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in hardware engineering, master’s degree and 1+ years of experience in hardware engineering, or 10+ years of experience in hardware engineering in lieu of a degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronics design, schematics capture, layout, and fabrication


• Experience with embedded development for ARM or RISC-V


• Experience with commercial digital forensics applications using USB, UART, JTAG, and ISP


• Experience with UNIX or Linux operating systems


• Ability to work independently and manage and balance a high-priority or high-pressure workload


• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation & Benefits

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All 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.