| : This position involves advanced research exploring both circuit and device level characteristics of microelectronic devices & materials, including commercial and custom implementations produced using state-of-the-art process technologies. Research assignments involve development and application of novel analysis techniques using advanced analytical capabilities that leverage commercial and customized tools/equipment. These assignments offer the chance to impact the security and operating robustness of devices over a diverse set of mission areas, technologies and applications working as part of a multidisciplinary team committed to solving security device challenges facing our nation. As part of our team, you will engage in work across the technology spectrum impacting a variety of commercial and custom microelectronics platforms impacting national security. To support Sandia's national security missions, our scientists and engineers engage in a variety of advanced research areas including: - Deep physical analysis of legacy/modern semiconductor devices, circuit structures, and memories
- Assessment of advanced electrical device characteristics, circuits and logic behaviors
- Development, advancement and application of novel analysis techniques & tools
- Detection of residual flaws and unexpected physical/functional behaviors
- Novel approaches for protecting devices and circuits from external influences
When applying to this requisition, you may be interviewed and/or hired by one of several applicable organizations. Required: - Master's degree in a related discipline plus 2 years' experience; or a Doctorate in a related discipline; or Bachelor's in a related discipline plus 6 years' experience
- Experience in the development or analysis of modern digital semiconductor devices & circuits, and the use of analytical tools/techniques for understanding detailed device functionality and/or failures.
Desired: Ideally, we would like for your background to include some of the following: - Masters/MS Degree OR PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or an applicable equivalent STEM degree.
- Experience conducting applied research resulting in creative technical solutions
- Familiarity with modern commercial microprocessors (Intel, AMD), processor cores (ARM, etc.), microcontrollers and programmable logic devices (CPLD, FPGA)
- Experience in applying failure analysis techniques using (for example) electron beam (SEM) and/or laser microscopy (SOM, LVI/LVP) tools
- Well-developed leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and execute in a disciplined and focused manner
- Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely
- Active DOE Q security clearance
Department Description: Sandia is a world-class leader in cybersecurity and system vulnerability analysis. Today, systems at all scales present unique challenges toward assuring security and resilience against numerous threats worldwide. Our researchers develop and apply advanced techniques to assess and understand microelectronic device operation and interdependencies, and guide efforts to improve resiliency. The results of this work impact a broad set of missions having National Security significance. About Sandia: Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs: - Challenging work withamazingimpact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
- Extraordinary co-workers
- Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
- Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
- Flexible schedules, generous vacations,strongmedical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance\
World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers._ Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov *These benefits vary by job classification. Security Clearance: Position requires a SCI security clearance. Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) granted Q-level security clearance and SCI clearance, which may require a polygraph test. Sandia is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug testing, and a pre-employment background review that includes personal reference checks, law enforcement record and credit checks, and employment and education verifications. Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship and SCI clearance, which may require a polygraph test. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, rendering the inability to perform the duties assigned and resulting in termination of employment. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. |
