Anti-Tamper​/Secure Export Subject Matter Expert; AT SME

Anti-Tamper and Trusted/Secure Export Subject Matter Expert (AT SME)

Location: Beavercreek, OH (Hybrid Option)

Eligibility: US Citizen

Clearance: Secret Clearance required. Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance.

Verification: Successful Full Scope Background Check Required.

Position: Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer / SME I / SME II

TECHFORGE Solutions, a TECHFORGE company, is looking for an experienced (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Trusted/Secure Export Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team in the Dayton, OH office.

You will take complete, end-to-end ownership of technical interactions with USG program offices and weapon and sensor system manufacturers in technical interchange meetings and Program reviews to achieve a technically acceptable Anti-Tamper implementation. You will lead the analysis of systems and export programs, conduct vulnerability analyses of system level implementations and architectures, as well as develop and review Program Protection Plans, Science and Technology Protection Plans, and Anti-Tamper plans and annexes to provide technical written feedback, evaluations, and guidance to USG programs and commercial clients.

You will evaluate protection methodologies and devices used to prevent exploitation of US system technology alone or with a team of engineers. You will participate in the verification testing of anti-tamper protection treatments and implementations. You will produce test reports on protected systems of interest and develop/apply your skills in circumventing AT protection techniques to better harden customer systems.

The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and explore alternatives for quickly prototyping to validate hypothetical architectures or solutions. They must be passionate about protecting customer systems from exploitation.

• Analyze systems design documents and develop recommendations to improve the security of electro-mechanical systems and integrated electrical components within mechanical systems.
• Lead the analysis of systems and export programs, conduct vulnerability analyses of system level implementations and architectures, as well as develop and review Program Protection Plans, Science and Technology Protection Plans, and Anti-Tamper plans and annexes to provide technical written feedback, evaluations, and guidance to USG programs and commercial clients.
• Evaluate protection methodologies and devices used to prevent exploitation of US system technology alone or with a team of engineers.
• Participate in the verification testing of anti-tamper protection treatments and implementations.
• Produce test reports on protected systems of interest and develop/apply your skills in circumventing AT protection techniques to better harden customer systems.
• Ensure designs meet security specifications, industry standards, and internal customer requirements.
• Analyze prototypes of electro-mechanical systems and conduct thorough security testing to ensure functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Identify areas for improvement and optimize designs based on test results.
• Work closely with electrical engineers and mechanical engineers to ensure smooth integration of security recommendations for electrical and mechanical components, ensuring compatibility and optimal performance.
• Provide support for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues that arise during the manufacturing or testing phase.
• Identify opportunities to improve product designs and manufacturing processes to improve systems security.
• Recommend and implement changes that enhance product security, reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Prepare detailed engineering documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and user manuals related to anti-tamper implementation.
• Create reports to communicate findings and design progress to management and clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and product management, to ensure the successful development and manufacturing of electro-mechanical systems security.
• Ensure that designs comply with relevant industry standards, codes, and safety regulations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the production team during the assembly, testing, and installation of electro-mechanical systems.
• Offer training and troubleshooting assistance when needed.

As a TECHFORGE team member, the AT SME will work alone or on a team within an AGILE system / product development life cycle, supporting activities which include requirements creation, sprint planning, and grooming, etc. to collaborate across time zones via MS Teams collaboration tools, and frequent video conferences. Some travel will be required to meet with the remote engineering and software development teams.

The role will be hybrid with some remote work options available; but, will require frequent time in the office with clients and team members in Beavercreek, OH, as well as some travel out of state as necessary for team & client meetings, and/or…