Microelectronics Design and Verification Engineer

Microelectronics Design and Verification Engineer

The Opportunity:  

Booz Allen’s mission is to Empower People to Change the World. Join our team and support critical government research and development programs related to microelectronics design and verification. You'll work with industry-leading engineers in world-class research facilities to impact national security investment through the new development of military applications for cutting-edge technologies. You'll maintain and leverage technical expertise and build lasting relationships in serving clients.

As a microelectronics design and verification engineer, you will work with a team of engineers, scientists, and researchers to develop the next generation of microelectronic designs critical to our national interests. You'll assist your colleagues and clients in performing verification by applying commercial best-practices to IP and block level designs using state of the art tools and techniques, and research and implement new and novel approaches for verification in the unique DoD design environment. In this role, you'll provide technical management support and strategic assessments of new technologies to support senior DoD decisionmakers, including conducting background research in evaluating the feasibility of and potential applications for new technological concepts. You'll also produce and present findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients, assist with technical program management and program development, and brief materials out for government research and development efforts.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have: 

• 5+ years of experience in an ASIC or FPGA design or verification role in a commercial or DoD setting
• Experience with modern design or verification tools and techniques, including simulation, emulation, formal, or prototyping
• Experience performing technical research, documenting results, and presenting findings to customers and stakeholders
• Experience leading independent or small technical groups in planning, executing, and delivering complete projects
• Ability to be self-motivated and entrepreneurial with a client-service mindset, seek out solutions, and deliver value in uncertain and evolving project environments
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in EE or Computer Engineering

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience as a task or project lead through multiple successful tapeouts or hardware releases
• Experience performing IP block or SoC level verification and Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL
• Experience with scripting languages such as C, C++, Python, or TCL and Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) drivers, monitors, and scoreboards
• Experience with SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA) or Formal Verification tools and techniques
• Experience with executable test plans and coverage driven verification
• Experience with other aspects of the ASIC design flow, including architecture and synthesis, prototyping, power analysis, or security verification
• Knowledge of problems and solutions associated with modern hardware security and trust
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including documentation with Microsoft Office
• Secret clearance
• Master's degree in EE or Computer Engineering preferred; Doctorate degree in EE or Computer Engineering a plus

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

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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 $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.