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Senior Microelectronics Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions

Washington, DC · Posted June 18, 2026

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As a Micro-Electronics Engineer you will provide technical and programmatic advice and support services on a suite of advanced weapon system, sensor, and computer processing related technologies and programs. Interact daily with Air Force program managers and aerospace industry subject matter experts to assist the government with technical assessments, strategic planning, and engineering evaluations. Support the design, development, test, fielding, and sustainment of advanced weapon system architectures, and information assurance programs. Responsible for the analysis and design of integrated circuit for critical technologies for the DoD. Assist the government in preparing assessments of technical progress toward major engineering milestones for a portfolio of unique and sensitive government programs. Required Skills:

10+ years of relevant professional experience in a technical leadership role overseeing research & development of advanced semiconductor devices

Integrated circuit design

Embedded System design

Cryptography and key management

Micro Electronics analysis

System Security analysis

Analyzing engineering requirements, testing and evaluation in support of systems engineering and security disciplines

Security architectures based on threat analysis and counter measures

Reviewing and evaluating technical products, processes, and systems

Desired Skills:

Demonstrated experience in a supervisory capacity in planning, developing, and executing major research and development efforts

Field-programmable gate array (FPGA)

Software Security

Microcode

ASIC verification

Current semi-conductor manufacturing processes

Micro-electronics packaging

Analog sensors

Educational Requirements: M.S. in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, material science, optics, photonics, or related discipline.

Clearance Requirements: Current TS/SCI clearance required.

The pay range for this position is $180,000/year to $240,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI offers a full range of medical benefits, 401k, ESOP, paid time off, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.

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