Microelectronics Design and Verification Engineer
The Opportunity:
As an electrical engineer, you understand the workings behind complex systems. That knowledge is key when it comes to advancing security and trust in microelectronics. We’re looking for an electrical or computer engineer who can use their skills to support national security missions by developing, assessing, and securing next-generation semiconductor technologies for the Department of War and other government clients.
At Booz Allen, you’ll use your engineering skills to transform the microelectronics landscape supporting defense and government research. Our team develops secure hardware architectures, advances IC verification and assurance methods, and conducts cutting-edge research in areas such as security and trustworthy designs, mixed-signal systems, and side-channel attack mitigation. That’s why we need you, an
experienced electrical engineer, who specializes in microelectronics and hardware security, to help us design and develop resilient architectures, advanced verification approaches, and tools for analyzing and securing complex embedded and IC-based systems.
On our team, you’ll apply your expertise by performing deep-dive hardware analysis, conducting validation on FPGAs and ASICs, and supporting R&D investigations into the trustworthiness and performance of emerging microelectronic technologies. You’ll impact national defense and critical technology development by enabling secure hardware designs, improving resilience to threats, and ensuring the integrity of systems that underpin vital missions. We’ll look to you to share your electrical engineering expertise through leadership, technical mentoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. As a technical leader, you’ll identify new opportunities to develop solutions to help your customers meet their toughest needs.
Take on exciting challenges in national defense and microelectronics R&D with us as we strengthen the security, reliability, and performance of the next generation of hardware technologies that support the warfighter and safeguard critical missions.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
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20+ years of experience working within FPGA and ASIC design
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Experience in integrated circuit design, including asynchronous logic, mixed‑signal systems, FPGA/ASIC architectures, or SoC development
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Experience in hardware security, trust assessment, embedded system assurance, or IC reverse engineering
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Experience with EDA tools supporting IC design, verification, testing, or physical design automation
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Experience conducting technical research, documenting results, and presenting findings to customers and stakeholders
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Experience leading independent or small technical teams to deliver high‑impact solutions
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Ability to be self‑motivated and operate effectively in dynamic R&D environments
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Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
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Doctorate degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
Nice If You Have:
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Experience with hardware Trojan detection, hardware assurance, or side‑channel analysis
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Experience in VLSI automation, asynchronous design techniques, or specialized secure logic methodologies
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Experience performing IP block or SoC level verification and Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL
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Experience supporting DoD research programs or academic‑industry collaborations
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Ability to demonstrate leadership through publications, patents, or major research contributions
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Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Secret clearance
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
