Semiconductor Engineering Technician

Booz Allen Hamilton; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 86,800 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Huntsville, AL is seeking a semiconductor engineering technician who can apply deep knowledge of semiconductor processes to help recover data from damaged devices and investigate IC counterfeiting or tampering. The role requires 10+ years in design, fabrication, or validation testing, experience with SEM/FIB imaging and lab testing, precise documentation, and a Top Secret clearance.

Salary ranges from $86,800 to $198,000 per year for on-site work, reflecting location and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with the design, fabrication, or validation testing of semiconductor processes and CMOS design or Failure Analysis.
• Experience working in an electronics lab developing new test and evaluation procedures and conducting iterative testing.
• Experience with silicon wafer, chip, or package sample prep through physical and chemical means.
• Experience in imaging with the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) or Focused Ion Beam (FIB).
• Experience with technical documentation and capturing lab notes.
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail.

Skills

Semiconductor processes

CMOS design

Failure Analysis

SEM

FIB

Lab documentation

Attention to detail

10+ years experience

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Focused Ion Beam (FIB)

Job description

The Opportunity

What if you could use your engineering skills to help stop threat actors or solve a cold case? As a semiconductor engineering technician, you understand the building blocks of electronic systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to how law enforcement investigates modern technology. We’re looking for a technician who can use their skills to develop novel capabilities to recover data from damaged devices or investigate possible integrated circuit (IC) counterfeiting or tampering.

You Have

• 10+ years of experience with the design, fabrication, or validation testing of semiconductor processes and CMOS design or Failure Analysis
• Experience working in an electronics lab developing new test and evaluation procedures and conducting iterative testing
• Experience with silicon wafer, chip, or package sample prep through physical and chemical means
• Experience in imaging with the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) or Focused Ion Beam (FIB)
• Experience with technical documentation and capturing lab notes
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Fault Isolation
• Experience with embedded flash memory technology

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

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 $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). 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.