Senior Semiconductor Optics Engineer

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We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Battelle is seeking a Senior Semiconductor Optics Engineer . This position is located in Beavercreek / Dayton, OH .

Battelle's Cyber team in Dayton, OH is looking for a Senior Semiconductor Optics Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team, bringing together the brightest minds ranging from Physics to Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. The team works to develop, evaluate, and test unique physical and embedded security solutions for our government. The successful candidate will enjoy hands-on lab work developing outside of the box experimental testing methods. As a Semiconductor Optics Engineer IV at Battelle you will have the opportunity to hone your skills analyzing hard problems that arise from evaluating and testing physical and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Battelle Cyber Trust and Assurance team developing state-of-the-art integrated circuit security solutions ranging from design, verification, and testing of electronic devices, integrated circuits, and embedded systems using optical techniques such as LIVA, TIVA, OBIRCH, PEM, TRE, etc.
• Develop custom optical solutions from COTS optics, lasers, fibers and detectors to demonstrate proof of concept and propose a path forward for security solutions. Requires optical system design, troubleshooting, operation, experimentation, etc. largely based on free-space optical microscopes.
• Identify and articulate the strengths and weaknesses of solutions, conclusions, and problem approaches during technical discussions.
• Work with internal stakeholders to support the preparation of presentations and reports. Provide input, perform demonstrations, or present on tasks during customer meetings.

Key Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related field of study, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Firm understanding and experience in semiconductor test and measurement techniques including electrical and/or optical characterization.
• Hands-on experience in tabletop/benchtop/free-space optics and fiber optic systems.
• Demonstrated experience designing, constructing, troubleshooting, and operating custom optics test instrumentation.
• Demonstrated experience designing, constructing, programming, troubleshooting, and testing electronics; embedded systems, ASICs, FPGA, MCUs, etc.
• Must be a US citizen with a Secret clearance (prior to start date) and the ability to obtain or maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's +5 years or PhD +3 years in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering Physics, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Strong bench skills, including digital and analog circuit prototyping, application-specific test & measurement instrument design.
• Experience in electronics or semiconductor test and measurement techniques including electrical and/or optical characterization (ex. Oscilloscopes, power supplies, waveform generators, electrical lab test equipment).
• Experience in reverse engineering, verification and validation, and/or device processing for fabrication of integrated circuits.
• Experience with numerical modeling techniques for Electromagnetic, photonic, and thermal physics.
• Experience in data visualization, signal processing, statistical techniques, and technical writing.
• Solid understanding and experience with test scripting languages and communication protocols including Python, NI LabView, MATLAB, and USB or serial instrumentation automation.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
• Flexible work arrangements : You have options for where you work and when you work.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity's most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects.
• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery.
• Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment.
• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders.
• Give back to and improve our communities.

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients' requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr