The Role
The Junior Microelectronics Research Program Manager will support DoD research programs related to microelectronics, managing scope, cost, schedule, resources, and risks for a $30M/year portfolio.
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Job ID: TAP00131
Position: Junior Microelectronics Research Program Manager
Location: US – MD, College Park
Category: Technical
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI w/ full scope polygraph
Education Requirement: BA/BS
Experience Requirement: 5 Years
TAP is seeking to hire a Junior Microelectronics Research Program Manager to join our team! If you are a highly motivated individual who enjoys a challenging and dynamic environment where your contributions are both critical and valued, this company will provide you the tools and opportunity to thrive.
The Junior Microelectronics Research Program Manager will support the management of a portfolio of DoD research programs focused on the design, inspection, analysis, manufacturing, packaging, and test of state-of-the-art (SOTA) semiconductors. The Senior Microelectronics Research Program Manager will be paired with a Principal Investigator who is responsible for the technical direction of the research portfolio. Together they will manage scope, cost, schedule, resources, and risks across a ~$30M/yr research portfolio spanning the DoD, Intelligence Community, DoE, Industry and Academia.
The successful candidate will have a strong program management background coupled with a familiarity with semiconductor research, design, manufacturing, failure analysis, inspection, and/or test.
The position location is flexible. The Research Program Manager can be located in College Park, MD, Ft. Meade, MD, or Laurel, MD. This can be established in collaboration with the candidate.
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Clearance Requirement: This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, based on current background investigation (SBI), as well as the favorable completion of full scope polygraph. Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government. Factors considered for a U.S. Government Security Clearance include, but are not limited to:
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that TAP Engineering may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Position: Junior Microelectronics Research Program Manager
Location: US – MD, College Park
Category: Technical
Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI w/ full scope polygraph
Education Requirement: BA/BS
Experience Requirement: 5 Years
TAP is seeking to hire a Junior Microelectronics Research Program Manager to join our team! If you are a highly motivated individual who enjoys a challenging and dynamic environment where your contributions are both critical and valued, this company will provide you the tools and opportunity to thrive.
The Junior Microelectronics Research Program Manager will support the management of a portfolio of DoD research programs focused on the design, inspection, analysis, manufacturing, packaging, and test of state-of-the-art (SOTA) semiconductors. The Senior Microelectronics Research Program Manager will be paired with a Principal Investigator who is responsible for the technical direction of the research portfolio. Together they will manage scope, cost, schedule, resources, and risks across a ~$30M/yr research portfolio spanning the DoD, Intelligence Community, DoE, Industry and Academia.
The successful candidate will have a strong program management background coupled with a familiarity with semiconductor research, design, manufacturing, failure analysis, inspection, and/or test.
The position location is flexible. The Research Program Manager can be located in College Park, MD, Ft. Meade, MD, or Laurel, MD. This can be established in collaboration with the candidate.
Required Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI w/ full scope polygraph
- 5 years of professional experience
- Project/Program Management Experience – scope, cost, schedule, resources, risks
- Familiarity with Microelectronics - research, design, manufacturing, inspection and/or test (preferably at the wafer/chip-scale)
- Excellent writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills, including extensive use of Microsoft Office
- Ability to multi-task and manage flexibly across several research teams and efforts.
Desired Qualifications:
- BA/BS Degree
- PMP Certification, FAC-P/PM Mid-Level, or Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Level 2 certification in Program Management
- Experience working in a Research Environment
- Familiarity with DoD budgeting and inter-agency financial transfer mechanisms (i.e. EAO, MIPR)
Clearance Requirement: This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance, based on current background investigation (SBI), as well as the favorable completion of full scope polygraph. Clearance and polygraph 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
- Favorable Criminal History Check
- Education Verification
- Abuse/Illegal Drug Use
- Credit Check
- Subject Interview
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that TAP Engineering may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
TAP Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants receive lawful consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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The Company
What We Do
TAP Engineering (LLC) is a small, Maryland-based firm providing secure, trusted microelectronics hardware engineering, firmware development, and research support to the DoD, Intelligence Community, and commercial clients. TAP's engineers and research scientists have an average of 20 years' experience driving technology development from applied research to engineering development, prototype, test, production, and field support.
