Senior​/Principal R&D Cybersecurity - Semiconductor Fabrication Process Engineer, Onsite

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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 with amazing impact 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 work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)

Generous vacation, strong medical 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.

What Your Job Will Be Like:

We are seeking R&D engineers, scientists, and cybersecurity specialists motivated to positively impact the security of the nation. We are specifically looking for people with research experience related to semiconductor devices, processing, and failure analysis. Our research group develops advanced microelectronics hardware assessment capabilities to support a broad range of growing and evolving National Security missions. We are regularly called on to:

Perform innovative and creative research utilizing Sandia's unique microelectronic hardware security and cyber capabilities to develop protective technologies and evaluate hardware for high consequence systems.

Work collaboratively with professionals across Sandia and at partner organizations to develop protective technologies and tools to secure the nation's most critical applications.

Lead for one or more hardware-based microelectronics assurance projects.

Build professional relationships with external sponsors and serve as a semiconductor subject matter expert in a small group setting or as part of a large audience presentation.

Our team members enjoy a healthy work-life balance. We have opportunities for leadership (technical and personal), travel (domestic and international), training (internal and external), continuing education (internal, external, and university-based), and collaboration (academic, industry, and government). Relocation will be provided for those that qualify.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite.

Salary Range:

$117,500 - $235,700

* Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Qualifications We Require:

A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and five (5) years of directly relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of directly relevant education and engineering or scientific experience that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform independent research and development.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q and SCI clearance which may require a polygraph test.

Qualifications We Desire:

The ideal R&D Cybersecurity candidate for Sandia National Laboratories will in addition possess the following:

Graduate degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Forensics, Mathematics or a directly related field where an independent research project was a graduation requirement (e.g., independent project, thesis, or dissertation).

Experience in one or more of the following: reverse engineering, software vulnerability assessment, web application assessment, computer networking, computer architecture, compilers, or similar computer security topics.

Proficiency in scripting or high-level programming.

Familiarity with secure-system design principles and information assurance principles.

Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to develop technical ideas and results and present them in oral and written form in a concise manner.

Also, for this posting we are seeking individuals with the following experience:

Ph.D.…