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Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher (Hardware/ASIC/Chip/Microelectronics Designer) - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)
Accepting applicationsCNSS • National Security Systems · Fort Meade, MD
Full-Time Mid_senior ASICCadenceFPGARTLSynopsys
Posted
19h ago
Category
Design
Experience
Mid_senior
Country
United States
The NSA invites you to be part of an elite team that's making a global impact by researching and developing revolutionary ideas. As an Engineering and Physical Sciences Researcher at NSA, your creativity and that of your team is essential to investigating and implementing effective technical solutions for our Nation. Your efforts will drive global impacts that may include saving the lives of U.S. and allied soldiers, providing U.S. policy and decision makers with critical, timely intelligence, ensuring the continued safety of U.S. citizens and residents by thwarting foreign adversaries, and defending vital networks. You can learn more about LPS and its mission by visiting https://lps.umd.edu. The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.
Degree must be in either (1) Engineering, (2) Physics or Astronomy from an accredited college or university, or (3) a relevant professional technical field (for example, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, geology).
For Engineering degrees, if program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework.*
Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) statics or dynamics, (b) strength of materials/stress-strain relationships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics, (e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nature and properties of materials/relating particle and aggregate structure to properties, (g) solid state electronics, (h) microprocessor applications, (i), computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l) systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits, (n) communication systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer networks, (q) software development, (r) Any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, or soil mechanics.
Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: performing engineering or physical sciences work, or conducting academic or independent research in a technical field (for example, mathematics, engineering, cognitive sciences and physical sciences).
FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.
SENIOR
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 3 years of relevant experience. NSA is home to one of the largest and most established in-house research organizations within the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), employing scientists with world-class skills in fields such as mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, and cybersecurity. We collaborate with leading industries, universities, and national laboratories to advance core competencies, leverage work in overlapping disciplines, and solve some of the most challenging national security problems thought to be intractable by adversaries and commercial industry.
NSA's Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS) attracts top technical talent who not only solve the nation's urgent intelligence problems, but also invent what hasn't been invented and concentrate on what will be needed five, ten, fifteen years down the road. Through its partnership with the University of Maryland (UMD), LPS offers a unique environment where university, industry, and federal government scientists collaborate on research in advanced communication, sensing, and computer technologies. To learn more about LPS, visit: https://www.lps.umd.edu
LPS is currently seeking experienced Engineering and Physical Sciences Researchers to lead advanced research efforts in the areas of: Electromagnetics engineering that enable high-performance wireless communications; integrated photonics for High Performance Computing (HPC); and novel computing devices for High Performance Computing (HPC) applications.
LPS Researchers are expected to contribute to their technical fields by publishing in high-impact, peer reviewed journals; collaborating and contributing broadly with academia, industry, and the national laboratories; and supervising students and postdoctoral fellows. In addition, researchers must demonstrate an ability to work well in a team environment toward mission-oriented research goals, to provide unique and sometimes extraordinary subject matter expertise to the Intelligence Community (IC) and wider U.S. Government (USG) and bring their inventions to prototype or practical implementation.
Lead Researcher: Active Devices for Beyond Moore's law/Cryologic. LPS is seeking a motivated experimentalist to lead a new research effort to discover, understand, and optimize novel devices for HPC. In the 'Beyond Moore's Law' era, the exploration of computing devices operating at very high speed, low-power, or offering greater functionality for memory and logic are critical to the development of future information technologies. LPS seeks to add to its growing number of research labs in novel classical computing devices and paradigms, which include laboratories for 2D and topological materials, superconducting reversible logic, and cryogenic interconnect for novel HPC, in addition to an entire office focused on novel architectures and system-level considerations for Advanced Computing Systems (ACS). This search is not predetermined towards a specific technology; rather, LPS seeks a researcher with skillsets and a fundamental research strategy that complements and enhances existing efforts. This new research area is expected to provide opportunities for internal Agency and external community collaboration, especially for future computing systems of relevance to the NSA.
Although LPS researchers are encouraged to collaborate and pursue research funding opportunities internal to the Agency and across the USG, many LPS research projects are self-funded. This new research effort is expected to be provided with start-up funds, lab space, and materials, as well as being able to take advantage of existing beyond Moore's and cryologic labs, fabrication and measurement infrastructure.
Lead Researcher: Novel Computing Devices for High Performance Computing (HPC) Applications
The Advanced Computing Systems (ACS) Research Program has an immediate opening for a high energy top performing individual with outstanding technical skills to work on the development of next generation of computing systems.
Responsibilities Will Include
Helping to perform analysis of alternative physical devices, computational machines and architectures, including from \ Lead Researcher: Active Devices for Beyond Moore's law / Cryologic:
The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Whose Research Interests Complement Current NSA Investments In Fabrication, Measurement, And Materials Development For HPC, And Who Has a Proven Track Record Of Innovative Research In Technical Areas Of Direct Relevance To Active Devices For Beyond Moore's Law Computing And Cryogenic Logic. Preferably, The Expertise Demonstrated Should Be In Several Of The Following Technical Areas, And Complementary To LPS Investments In Fabrication, Measurement, And Materials Development For HPC Hardware, Including Laboratory Work In Quantum Materials And Cryogenic Logic
Novel transistor development (e.g., ultra-low power, neuromorphic, superconducting, spintronic, optical) and impact on traditional and unconventional computer architectures.
Fast measurement and circuit design (including GHz rate logic)
Design, fabrication, and evaluation of logic and memory devices operating at cryogenic temperatures; and/or logic and memory devices utilizing novel material systems
Active electronic device research complimentary to quantum materials or cryogenic logic.
Industry/foundry capabilities in transistor-level device development and associated materials
Position Specific Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desire to guide and influence a broad research community
Apply knowledge of mathematics, engineering, cognitive sciences, and physical sciences to analyze problems and determine technical solutions
Work effectively across several different functional areas in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Handle and prioritize multiple assignments
Synthesize information to solve complex problems
Lead Researcher: Novel Computing Devices for High Performance Computing (HPC) Applications:
A combination of some physics, engineering, and computer science with some depth in at least one aspect of each discipline. An ability to move between and combine aspects of physics, engineering, and computer science and a willingness and desire to add to the skills in each of the above disciplines as needed. A willingness to consider and analyze the economics and marketplaces surrounding compute devices and incorporate such analysis into the work would be useful.
Key skills for this role include an understanding of hardware/software architecture, algorithms, digital logic design, Verilog and RTL coding, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), testing, and software development.
In addition, to the above skills, experience in the use of EDA tools such as Cadence and Synopsys, verification and validation techniques and microelectronics fabrication technologies are highly desirable.
ASIC device development is a substantial undertaking in terms of resources, planning and time. Successful candidates should be able to seamlessly function both independently and as part of a larger team, organized and serve as an effective communicator verbally and in writing.
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Degree must be in either (1) Engineering, (2) Physics or Astronomy from an accredited college or university, or (3) a relevant professional technical field (for example, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, geology).
For Engineering degrees, if program is not ABET accredited, it must include specified coursework.*
Specified coursework includes courses in differential and integral calculus and 5 of the following 18 areas: (a) statics or dynamics, (b) strength of materials/stress-strain relationships, (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics, (d) thermodynamics, (e) electromagnetic fields, (f) nature and properties of materials/relating particle and aggregate structure to properties, (g) solid state electronics, (h) microprocessor applications, (i), computer systems, (j) signal processing, (k) digital design, (l) systems and control theory, (m) circuits or generalized circuits, (n) communication systems, (o) power systems, (p) computer networks, (q) software development, (r) Any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, or soil mechanics.
Relevant experience must be in one or more of the following: performing engineering or physical sciences work, or conducting academic or independent research in a technical field (for example, mathematics, engineering, cognitive sciences and physical sciences).
FULL PERFORMANCE
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.
SENIOR
Entry is with a Bachelor's degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 3 years of relevant experience. NSA is home to one of the largest and most established in-house research organizations within the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC), employing scientists with world-class skills in fields such as mathematics, physics, computer science, engineering, and cybersecurity. We collaborate with leading industries, universities, and national laboratories to advance core competencies, leverage work in overlapping disciplines, and solve some of the most challenging national security problems thought to be intractable by adversaries and commercial industry.
NSA's Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS) attracts top technical talent who not only solve the nation's urgent intelligence problems, but also invent what hasn't been invented and concentrate on what will be needed five, ten, fifteen years down the road. Through its partnership with the University of Maryland (UMD), LPS offers a unique environment where university, industry, and federal government scientists collaborate on research in advanced communication, sensing, and computer technologies. To learn more about LPS, visit: https://www.lps.umd.edu
LPS is currently seeking experienced Engineering and Physical Sciences Researchers to lead advanced research efforts in the areas of: Electromagnetics engineering that enable high-performance wireless communications; integrated photonics for High Performance Computing (HPC); and novel computing devices for High Performance Computing (HPC) applications.
LPS Researchers are expected to contribute to their technical fields by publishing in high-impact, peer reviewed journals; collaborating and contributing broadly with academia, industry, and the national laboratories; and supervising students and postdoctoral fellows. In addition, researchers must demonstrate an ability to work well in a team environment toward mission-oriented research goals, to provide unique and sometimes extraordinary subject matter expertise to the Intelligence Community (IC) and wider U.S. Government (USG) and bring their inventions to prototype or practical implementation.
Lead Researcher: Active Devices for Beyond Moore's law/Cryologic. LPS is seeking a motivated experimentalist to lead a new research effort to discover, understand, and optimize novel devices for HPC. In the 'Beyond Moore's Law' era, the exploration of computing devices operating at very high speed, low-power, or offering greater functionality for memory and logic are critical to the development of future information technologies. LPS seeks to add to its growing number of research labs in novel classical computing devices and paradigms, which include laboratories for 2D and topological materials, superconducting reversible logic, and cryogenic interconnect for novel HPC, in addition to an entire office focused on novel architectures and system-level considerations for Advanced Computing Systems (ACS). This search is not predetermined towards a specific technology; rather, LPS seeks a researcher with skillsets and a fundamental research strategy that complements and enhances existing efforts. This new research area is expected to provide opportunities for internal Agency and external community collaboration, especially for future computing systems of relevance to the NSA.
Although LPS researchers are encouraged to collaborate and pursue research funding opportunities internal to the Agency and across the USG, many LPS research projects are self-funded. This new research effort is expected to be provided with start-up funds, lab space, and materials, as well as being able to take advantage of existing beyond Moore's and cryologic labs, fabrication and measurement infrastructure.
Lead Researcher: Novel Computing Devices for High Performance Computing (HPC) Applications
The Advanced Computing Systems (ACS) Research Program has an immediate opening for a high energy top performing individual with outstanding technical skills to work on the development of next generation of computing systems.
Responsibilities Will Include
Helping to perform analysis of alternative physical devices, computational machines and architectures, including from \ Lead Researcher: Active Devices for Beyond Moore's law / Cryologic:
The Ideal Candidate Is Someone Whose Research Interests Complement Current NSA Investments In Fabrication, Measurement, And Materials Development For HPC, And Who Has a Proven Track Record Of Innovative Research In Technical Areas Of Direct Relevance To Active Devices For Beyond Moore's Law Computing And Cryogenic Logic. Preferably, The Expertise Demonstrated Should Be In Several Of The Following Technical Areas, And Complementary To LPS Investments In Fabrication, Measurement, And Materials Development For HPC Hardware, Including Laboratory Work In Quantum Materials And Cryogenic Logic
Novel transistor development (e.g., ultra-low power, neuromorphic, superconducting, spintronic, optical) and impact on traditional and unconventional computer architectures.
Fast measurement and circuit design (including GHz rate logic)
Design, fabrication, and evaluation of logic and memory devices operating at cryogenic temperatures; and/or logic and memory devices utilizing novel material systems
Active electronic device research complimentary to quantum materials or cryogenic logic.
Industry/foundry capabilities in transistor-level device development and associated materials
Position Specific Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desire to guide and influence a broad research community
Apply knowledge of mathematics, engineering, cognitive sciences, and physical sciences to analyze problems and determine technical solutions
Work effectively across several different functional areas in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Handle and prioritize multiple assignments
Synthesize information to solve complex problems
Lead Researcher: Novel Computing Devices for High Performance Computing (HPC) Applications:
A combination of some physics, engineering, and computer science with some depth in at least one aspect of each discipline. An ability to move between and combine aspects of physics, engineering, and computer science and a willingness and desire to add to the skills in each of the above disciplines as needed. A willingness to consider and analyze the economics and marketplaces surrounding compute devices and incorporate such analysis into the work would be useful.
Key skills for this role include an understanding of hardware/software architecture, algorithms, digital logic design, Verilog and RTL coding, Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA), testing, and software development.
In addition, to the above skills, experience in the use of EDA tools such as Cadence and Synopsys, verification and validation techniques and microelectronics fabrication technologies are highly desirable.
ASIC device development is a substantial undertaking in terms of resources, planning and time. Successful candidates should be able to seamlessly function both independently and as part of a larger team, organized and serve as an effective communicator verbally and in writing.
Show more Show less