Embedded Security Microelectronics Process Intern – Albuquerque, NM

The MITRE Corporation•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking to hire talented and creative engineering / physical sciences students with a focus on microelectronics processing to support several different advanced research and development projects of national significance. Qualified candidates will join a team of technical experts in microelectronics security, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to advance the state-of-the-art in embedded systems security. Our diverse set of sponsors and research objectives provide a wide variety of interesting work opportunities.

Requirements

Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics
Experience with lab equipment, such as wet chemistry, vacuum equipment, microscopy, mechanical tools, and CNC equipment
Effective oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Currently enrolled in a graduate degree in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics
Experience with de-processing of microelectronics chips and printed circuit boards
Experience with semiconductor lab equipment, such as wet chemistry, reactive ion etchers, micro/nanofabrication tools, failure analysis tools, precision milling and polishing stations, optical microscopy, IR microscopy, scanning electron microscopy

Responsibilities

Assist in the development of new approaches and countermeasures for emerging physical threats to embedded systems
Perform hands-on security assessments of embedded systems
De-process microelectronics chips and printed circuit boards, applying standard procedures as well as developing innovative chemical and physical processes
Conduct experiments with state-of-the-art semiconductor lab equipment