FAST Labs - Microelectronics Chief Technologist Security Clearance

Position: FAST Labs - Microelectronics Chief Technologist with Security Clearance
Job Description FAST Labs™ is a world-class research and microelectronics production organization. Our vision, 'we secure the future through fearless innovation, fuels our curiosity, and propels our teams to take on 'never been done before' challenges. In the advanced electronics domain of FAST Labs™, we further the mission by developing and delivering some of the most advanced microelectronics technology and products that enable our customers to differentiate their offerings across commercial and warfare/defense markets.

These technologies and products are based on a multitude of microelectronics fabrication technologies in silicon, SiGe, GaN, GaAs, and experimental processes. The Microelectronics (µE) Product Line performs cutting-edge microelectronics research in its Science & Technology (S&T) area and delivers advanced microelectronic products in its Development & Production areas that advance mission capabilities across commercial and warfare/defense applications. We are seeking an experienced leader to join our µE product line as the Microelectronics Chief Technologist to lead our technology strategy and align it to Development & Production.

Additionally, FAST Labs™ is evolving into a mission-centered organization that focuses its research on the priorities that will have the greatest positive operational impact while driving exciting new business opportunities for the µE Product Line and broader BAE Business Areas. The Microelectronics Chief Technologist will be responsible for translating operational mission concepts into the ways microelectronics can contribute, and use this insight to focus the technology strategy.

Reporting directly to the µE Product Line Director, the Microelectronics Chief Technologist will guide the S&T and Development & Production efforts in ensuring the scientific activities, technical innovation, mission-centered focus, and product roadmaps deliver differentiating capabilities for our customer communities, now and into the future. The Microelectronics Chief Technologist is responsible for:
* Ensuring "how" we work is aligned with µE cultural values of Problem-Solving, Innovation, Collaboration, Ownership, and Growth
* The development, coordination, and maintenance of the product line technology and product strategy - including mapping a path from basic research and low technology maturity concepts to near- and long-term products
* Translating operational mission concepts into a focused microelectronics technology strategy, aligning technical and programmatic staff around that strategy, and ingraining mission-impact thinking into the scientific and technical teams
* Coordinating and administering the µE product line Internal Research and Development (IRAD) program; including approval authority for individual IRADs
* Periodic review of programs, pursuits, and IRADs with respect to their science and technology content and alignment with product roadmaps, mission focus, and other elements of the technology strategy
* Staying current on dynamic technology advances, assessing capabilities of competitor products and technologies, identifying approaches to close technology gaps, and developing strategic mitigation plans for our competitive market space to influence business growth
* Developing and leading strategy for critical internal and external collaborations and partnerships.
* Managing strategic partnerships and stakeholder relationships (commercial, university, venture, government, internal, ...), guiding the product line in relationship building and maintenance, both internally and externally, and using this network to connect the Microelectronics Portfolio Directors to customers.
* Supporting customer engagement and outreach, and other business development and capture activities, especially by providing expert technical counsel to influence customer and stakeholder requirements to align with robust technical solutions This position reports directly to the µE Product Line Director and can be based out of our Nashua, NH;
Merrimack, NH;
Manassas, VA; or Arlington, VA facilities, though it will require collaboration with staff across our business areas and…