Microelectronics Engineer Intern

Job Title

Microelectronics Engineer Intern

Role Summary

Intern position in the Electronic Systems and Cyber Technologies Group supporting microelectronics research and hardware security testing. Work includes PCB design and testing, analog circuit simulation, FPGA prototyping, and investigation of hardware vulnerabilities such as side-channel attacks and anti-tamper techniques.

Experience Level

Internship / Entry-level. Intended for current undergraduate students; no specific years of professional experience required.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include hands-on hardware design, testing, and supporting security-focused research.

• Research microelectronic trends and hardware vulnerabilities (hardware exploitation, side-channel attacks, anti-tamper).
• Design, assemble, and test printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Design and simulate analog and mixed-signal circuits (SPICE-based workflows).
• Prototype and validate designs on FPGAs.
• Develop and execute hardware security test plans and measurement/debug procedures.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and document test results and prototypes.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplined, distributed team and communicate technical findings.

Requirements

Must-have qualifications and skills for successful candidates, followed by desirable skills.

• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Classroom-level experience in programming; familiarity with hardware description languages (HDL) is preferred.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work both independently and as part of a local or distributed team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-have:

• Verilog, VHDL, SystemVerilog.
• Digital and analog circuit design and testing; SPICE simulation (LTSpice, Spectre).
• PCB design tools (Altium, Allegro).
• C/C++ or Python; signal processing and data analysis experience.
• Hardware security experience and familiarity with cryptographic algorithms.
• FPGA tool experience (Quartus, Vivado) and MS Office proficiency.

Education Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (undergraduate). Minimum 3.2 GPA required and must be listed on the resume. Completed coursework related to electronics is expected.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Radiance Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About the Company

Company: Radiance Technologies

Headquarters: Huntsville, AL, USA

Employee-owned engineering firm specializing in advanced technology development for national security, focusing on microelectronics and systems security, anti-tamper/protective technologies, secure packaging, and embedded systems for defense customers.