Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMicroelectronics Supply Chain Management Expert (SME)Systems Engineering/Supply Chain Risk Management | Huntsville, AL | Full TimeClearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI security clearanceEducation: BS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or Related FieldExperience Requirement: 10+ yearsTravel: ~20%Position Overview TAP Engineering is seeking a highly specialized Microelectronics Supply Chain Management Expert to serve as an embedded Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting a Major U.S. Strategic Defense Agency on a high-priority homeland modernization initiative.In this role, you will be placed directly into a government-side team to provide technical insight and strategic guidance on the microelectronic fabrication pipelines essential to an integrated layered defense architecture. You will be responsible for ensuring the resilience, security, and technical viability of the supply chain for advanced microelectronics used in strategic protection and interceptor systems.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Advisory: Provide expert technical assessments of current and emerging microelectronics fabrication technologies, specifically focusing on radiation-hardened components, heterogeneous integration (2.5D/3D packaging), and Read-Out Integrated Circuit (ROIC) technologies for advanced sensingSupply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): Develop and execute strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities in the global microelectronics trade flow, identifying risks related to sole-source foundries and obsolete componentsCritical Initiative Support: Coordinate with subawardees and prime contractors under a mission-critical IDIQ to ensure adherence to rapid delivery timelines while maintaining hardware integrityFabrication Oversight: Assist the government in managing domestic microelectronic design and fabrication pipelines, ensuring traceability and quality assurance from initial chiplet design to final system integrationIntegrity and Trust: Implement and monitor hardware Root of Trust protocols and anti-counterfeit measures, as well as the implementation of hardware-level secure enclaves for trusted executionStakeholder Engagement: Act as a technical liaison between the supply chain management office, the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), and other DoD entitiesStrategic Planning: Author technical reports and trend analyses to brief senior government officials on the health and capacity of the microelectronics industrial baseRequired QualificationsActive TS/SCI clearanceU.S. Citizenship requiredBS in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (MS preferred)10+ years of experience in microelectronics hardware, with at least 5 years specifically focused on semiconductor supply chain management or fabrication oversightFamiliarity with advanced PCB and FPGA-chiplet centric architecturesTechnical understanding of Read-Out Integrated Circuit (ROIC) design and fabrication for focal plane arrays and infrared sensorsKnowledge of hardware-based secure enclave architectures and trusted execution environments (TEE) for mission-critical data protectionDirect experience with radiation-hardening processes for commercial microelectronics in high-reliability and strategic environmentsUnderstanding of Trusted Foundry requirements and Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) accreditation processesProven ability to mentor junior team members and brief senior-level government executives on complex technical trade studiesDesired QualificationsMS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related technical fieldDirect experience supporting strategic defense programs or major DoD-led microelectronics initiativesExperience implementing ISO 9001 and AS 9120 standards for quality and supply chain inspectionBenefits Overview TAP Engineering offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:Paid Time Off: 15-25 days annually based on tenure, plus 11 paid holidays (never use-or-lose)Retirement: Up to 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) through match and profit sharingMedical Coverage: Free medical insurance for employees, with optional buy-up plans for dependentsDental & Vision: Employer-paid plans with optional enhancementsInsurance Coverage: Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disabilityFlexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare and dependent care FSAsTuition Reimbursement: Up to $36,000 per year for approved courseworkAdditional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program, wellness incentives, discount programs, virtual care, prescription savings, and travel supportPerformance-Based Rewards: Merit increases, performance bonuses, and referral bonusesClearance Requirement This position is contingent upon the successful completion of security processing and favorable acceptance onto the program by the Customer.This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, based on a current background investigation (SBI). Clearance processing will be completed by the U.S. Government. Factors considered for a U.S. Government Security Clearance include, but are not limited to:U.S. Citizenship (Required)Favorable Criminal History CheckEducation VerificationAbuse/Illegal Drug UseCredit CheckSubject InterviewAdditional Information By submitting your resume for this position, you acknowledge and agree that TAP Engineering may share your resume and related application materials with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for consideration for other available positions.TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Powered by JazzHRSlp4OPyH2sPDN-a297356d-60df-47be-83eb-1cf2efee0da6
