Embedded Security Microelectronics Process Intern – Albuquerque, NM

Why choose between doing meaningful work and having a fulfilling life? At MITRE, you can have both. That's because MITRE people are committed to tackling our nation's toughest challenges—and we're committed to the long-term well-being of our employees. MITRE is different from most technology companies. We are a not-for-profit corporation chartered to work for the public interest, with no commercial conflicts to influence what we do. The R&D centers we operate for the government create lasting impact in fields as diverse as cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. We're making a difference every day—working for a safer, healthier, and more secure nation and world. Our workplace reflects our values. We offer competitive benefits, exceptional professional development opportunities for career growth, and a culture of innovation that embraces adaptability, collaboration, technical excellence, and people in partnership. If this sounds like the choice you want to make, then choose MITRE - and make a difference with us. We are seeking to hire talented and creative engineering / physical sciences students with a focus on microelectronics processing to support several different advanced research and development projects of national significance. Qualified candidates will join a team of technical experts in microelectronics security, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to advance the state-of-the-art in embedded systems security. Our diverse set of sponsors and research objectives provide a wide variety of interesting work opportunities. Job Responsibilities • Assist in the development of new approaches and countermeasures for emerging physical threats to embedded systems • Perform hands-on security assessments of embedded systems • De-process microelectronics chips and printed circuit boards, applying standard procedures as well as developing innovative chemical and physical processes • Conduct experiments with state-of-the-art semiconductor lab equipment Basic Qualifications • Currently enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate degree in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics • Experience with lab equipment, such as wet chemistry, vacuum equipment, microscopy, mechanical tools, and CNC equipment • Effective oral and written communication skills Preferred Quaifications • Currently enrolled in a graduate degree in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or Physics • Experience with de-processing of microelectronics chips and printed circuit boards • Experience with semiconductor lab equipment, such as wet chemistry, reactive ion etchers, micro/nanofabrication tools, failure analysis tools, precision milling and polishing stations, optical microscopy, IR microscopy, scanning electron microscopy This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s): None This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s): Secret Salary compensation range and midpoint: $46,500 - $58,000 - $69,500 Annual Work Location Type: Onsite Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law. MITRE intends to maintain a website that is fully accessible to all individuals. If you are unable to search or apply for jobs and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of MITRE’s employment process, please email recruitinghelp@mitre.org for general support and collegerecruiting@mitre.org for intern positions. This service is for individuals requiring reasonable accommodation requests. Please note that vendor solicitations will not receive a reply. Benefits information may be found here. Copyright © 1997-2026, The MITRE Corporation. All rights reserved. MITRE is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. Material on this site may be copied and distributed with permission only.