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Trusted Microelectronics Research & Design Engineer - GTRI - CIPHER

Georgia Tech Research Institute · Atlanta, GA · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

Overview

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934, GTRI supports over 2,900 employees across 20 locations, conducting over $940 million of research annually for government and industry.

Project/Unit Description

The Hardware Security and Trust (HST) Division focuses on evaluating the security, trust, and reliability of microelectronic devices and systems. HST develops tools and techniques for FPGAs, ASICs, SoCs, microcontrollers, and other microelectronics. The division collaborates with other departments at Georgia Tech and contributes to the institute's mission of advancing technology and improving society.

Job Purpose

A microelectronics expert to research and contribute to the design, synthesis, characterization, packaging, testing, reliability, security, and trustworthiness of nano-fabricated microelectronic semiconductor devices. This role involves collaboration with a technical team, proposal ideation, and internal research efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize industry standard microelectronic design and verification tools (e.g., Vivado, Quartus, Cadence, Modelsim, OneSpin)
  • Develop custom software and scripting solutions for microelectronics hardware security
  • Implement software interfacing with microelectronics design EDA/CAD tools
  • Implement advanced algorithms for graph analysis, data analysis, and clustering
  • Utilize basic microelectronics laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers, optical microscopes, soldering equipment) for design, analysis, and verification tasks
  • Contribute small sections to technical reports and presentations

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement hardware leveraging at least one industry-standard HDL language (e.g., Verilog, VHDL)
  • Work with at least one major FPGA vendor design tool suite (e.g., Xilinx Vivado, Altera/Intel Quartus, Microsemi Libero)
  • Perform verification of hardware designs using industry-standard tools and methodologies (e.g., ModelSim/Questa, SystemVerilog, UVM)
  • Use Python / Octave/MATLAB/Simulink for modeling digital signal processing blocks
  • Design and manufacture analog/digital circuits and PCBs
  • Write embedded C/C++ or Rust code and a high-level scripting language (e.g., Python, TCL)
  • Work in a Linux environment

Additional Responsibilities

  • Understand embedded systems, hardware design, digital logic design, and various microelectronic architecture
  • Have a strong understanding of hardware design and experience with common hardware interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C)
  • Experience with analog/digital circuit design and PCB design and manufacturing
  • Experience with embedded C/C++ or Rust programming and a high-level scripting language (e.g., Python, TCL)
  • Comfortable working in a Linux environment

Education and Length of Experience

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook. 0 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or similar technical degree. Please refer to our Research Faculty Technical Level Guidelines for minimum requirements at the higher levels.

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens. Clearance Type Required Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Benefits at GTRI

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

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