Failure Analysis Engineer
About The Position
The Seattle Silicon Lab is responsible for performing high-end security evaluations and research for our clients focusing on embedded devices. This includes systems which utilize SoCs/ICs using technology nodes between 180nm and 22nm. These chips may be used in automobiles, payment devices, mobile phones, satcom, entertainment consoles and medical devices. We are seeking a Failure Analysis Engineer who will work with other team members to deliver the highest quality results to IOActive’s clients throughout the world. Our experts operate at the very highest level of expertise regarding Integrated Circuit (IC) deprocessing techniques and high-resolution imaging. This requires expert knowledge and experience in areas such chemical/physical material preparation techniques and electron/ion beam imaging.
Requirements
- Strong technical skills with in-depth fault analysis experience across a wide range of semiconductor and package technology
- Professional communication skills including advanced report and presentation preparation, review and delivery in a collaborative environment
- Safety focused mindset to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
- Experience coordinating and performing physical delayering and image acquisition utilizing SEM/FIB technology
- Expertise in advanced EFA principles and tooling such as Emission-based analytical tools, Laser Scanning Microscopy, and imaging tools (3D Xray, CSAM, etc.)
- Demonstrated background in fault localization (ATE, application board, PEM, DLS, OBIRC, thermal, scan, memory)
- Experience conducting physical analysis (mechanical, chemical, PFIB), nanoprobing, and analytical techniques (FIB, SEM, EDX) to isolate and characterize defects.
- Experience with CAD design tools and / or Reverse Engineering Software
Responsibilities
- Undertake advanced level imaging and security evaluation tasks and duties to meet customer requirements and project deadlines
- Investigate packaged silicon devices down to transistor level
- Document observations on physical security countermeasures encountered during deprocessing
- Develop and optimize sophisticated, state-of-the-art deprocessing and imaging techniques
- Research evolving deprocessing and imaging techniques, source instrumentation and integrate into an optimized lab workflow
- Support software development efforts in creating tools to assist in reaching project goal
- Communicate complex vulnerabilities to both technical and non-technical client staff
- Assist research on new attack vectors, discover new vulnerabilities, create new exploitation techniques
- Learn, develop and optimize invasive attack techniques for use in data extraction
- Support business development efforts through the scoping of engagements
Benefits
- A chance to work with an industry leader in cyber security
- Access to world-class technical teams and research
- A high-energy, collaborative team that values innovation
- Opportunities for travel
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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