Microelectronics Supply Chain Management Expert (SME)

Job overview

The Microelectronics Supply Chain Management Expert (SME) role is onsite in Huntsville, AL. Compensation is not specified. TAP Engineering places the expert with a major U.S. strategic defense agency on a homeland modernization initiative. The expert provides technical and strategic guidance on microelectronics supply-chain resilience, security, and viability for strategic protection and interceptor systems. The role supports fabrication oversight, risk mitigation, trusted hardware practices, and coordination among government and industry stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Assess microelectronics fabrication technologies, including radiation-hardened components, heterogeneous integration, and ROIC technologies
• develop supply-chain risk mitigation strategies
• coordinate with subawardees and prime contractors on delivery timelines and hardware integrity
• support domestic design and fabrication pipeline oversight, traceability, and quality assurance
• implement and monitor hardware Root of Trust and anti-counterfeit measures
• liaise with supply-chain offices, the Defense Industrial Base, and DoD entities
• prepare technical reports and trend analyses for senior government officials. Travel approximately 20%.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

microelectronics supply chain management expert

huntsville al

tap engineering

ts/sci clearance

u.s. citizenship

semiconductor supply chain

radiation-hardened components

roic

trusted foundry

hardware security

20% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 15–25 days paid time off based on tenure plus 11 paid holidays
• up to 15% employer 401(k) contribution
• free employee medical insurance
• employer-paid dental and vision
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• tuition reimbursement up to $36,000 per year
• performance and referral bonuses.

Why this role

Requires active TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and 10+ years of microelectronics hardware experience, including at least five years in supply-chain management or fabrication oversight. Benefits include up to 15% employer 401(k) contribution, medical, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement up to $36,000 annually, and performance-based rewards.

About the employer

TAP Engineering is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.