Senior Technical Lead, External Research Programs

Job overview

The Senior Technical Lead, External Research Programs role is onsite in Boise, ID, and compensation is not specified. The role supports Micron Research Labs and its external research partnerships advancing memory and semiconductor technologies. This position leads sponsored research programs with universities, national laboratories, consortia, and industry partners. It connects Micron Research Labs with internal technology teams and the global research ecosystem, managing projects from solicitation and selection through execution, reporting, and closeout to advance Micron’s long-term technology priorities.

What you'll do

• Develop and issue research solicitations
• identify and engage university research groups
• evaluate proposals and support selection and awards
• coordinate partnerships with research and industry organizations
• manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, outputs, and outcomes
• report progress and evaluate intellectual property opportunities
• coordinate contracting, compliance, and project delivery
• collaborate with internal technical and business teams
• support faculty, graduate research, and internship engagement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior technical lead

external research programs

micron research labs

semiconductor research

memory technologies

sponsored research

university partnerships

national laboratories

boise id

micron technology

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• income protection benefits
• paid family leave
• paid time off
• paid holidays.

Why this role

Combines semiconductor research expertise with leadership of external sponsored research programs across academia, government laboratories, and industry.

About the employer

Micron Technology, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.