Anti-Tamper Engineer & Subject Matter Expert; AT SME

Anti-Tamper - 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: Principal Engineer / Senior Engineer / SME III / SME II / SME I

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.

• 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.
• 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 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.

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

• All candidates must be U.S. Citizens.
• All candidates must pass a background check.
• Must have active (or recently inactive) Secret clearance to start.
• The ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance is also required, if needed.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% (CONUS) as needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a remote, collaborative, team environment.
• Experience with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Web Ex, Meet, Zoom, etc.).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Must possesses the capability to organize plans and programs specifying the nature and sequence of actions to be accomplished in a specific project.
• Must possesses 3+ years of professional experience in Systems integration/systems level engineering experience with DOD weapons or sensor systems, including electronic design, analysis or system test or system integration.
• Familiar with electronic components found in modern systems, including Integrated Circuit, FPGAs and ASIC technologies.
• Knowledgeable of protection features and devices.
• Familiarity with DOD 5000 series, DOD 5200 series, Defense Acquisition policy, and Horizontal Protection of DoD Critical Program Information.
• Knowledgeable of system development processes and system level testing.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and techniques.
• Experience recommending and implementing changes that enhance product security, reliability, efficiency, and performance.
• Experience identifying areas for improvement and optimization of designs based on test results.
• Experience engaging groups across the government microelectronics space and anti-tamper organizations to…