Microelectronics Engineer

The Opportunity:

Collaborate with law enforcement by deploying digital investigative tools in the pursuit of criminals and threat actors. Work in a lab-based environment to develop, refine, and execute new tools and techniques for recovering digital evidence for lawful investigations. Troubleshoot and repair damaged electronics and work on in-circuit debugging and testing features with a goal of determining how they work or recovering user data. Exhibit exceptional attention to detail for developing and following procedures and documenting findings. Work in a fast-paced and mission-oriented environment and be highly motivated with enthusiasm for learning new technologies and tools.

You Have:

• Experience designing and developing embedded systems or electronics utilizing programmable microcontrollers or FPGAs, including software

• Experience with flash memory technology, including reading and programming flash memory, such as NAND flash, eMMC, or UFS

• Experience working in an engineering laboratory environment, including with common lab equipment such as signal generators, logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, and soldering equipment

• Experience with programming languages, such as C, C++, Java, or Python

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in hardware engineering, OR Master's degree and 1+ years of experience in hardware engineering, OR 10+ years of experience in hardware engineering in lieu of a degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with electronics design, schematics capture, layout, and fabrication

• Experience with embedded development for ARM or RISCV

• Experience with commercial digital forensics applications using USB, UART, JTAG, and ISP

• Experience with UNIX or Linux operating systems

• Ability to work independently and manage and balance a high-priority or high-pressure workload

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Clearance: 

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

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 $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.

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