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Fidelica is expanding rapidly. We are constantly looking for the most talented professionals to join our team, and we offer a very competitive compensation package, including pre-IPO stock options, health insurance, 401(k) benefits, and more.


If you are interested in joining us, please send a text, html, or MS Word version of your resume to jobs@fidelica.com

 

Vice President, Marketing

The Vice President of Marketing will be a critical member of Fidelica's leadership team, and report directly to the CEO.

The candidate will be responsible for the strategy, product programs and tactics required to create demand and initial market penetration for Fidelica and drive value and revenue growth.


Position Description

  • Position the company and fingerprint biometric solution in the security, ID and credentialing space for cards, tokens, PCs and cell phone solutions
  • Direct business development efforts and internal product development and resource allocation to target markets with greatest growth opportunity. 
  • Use contacts and relationships to create opportunities for Fidelica's biometrics solutions in token and card based security
  • Drive OEM Marketing, product marketing and strategic relationship creation
  • Lead efforts to ready company for upcoming adoption in cell phones and PCs
  • Develop industry and market trend analysis, and conduct strategic risk analysis
  • Create market awareness though press, industry analysts, standards groups and other influential entities


Expertise

  • Strong ability to leverage high level industry contacts in corporate and government space to drive product positioning and market penetration strategies
  • Demonstrable and proven expertise in the smart card and token based security, identification, credentialing and access control industries
  • Solid understanding of common security applications and protocols such as contact and contactless card and token based access control, logical access, PKI, transaction enablement, identity management, entitlement, etc.
  • Familiarity with current security programs and deployments such as HSPD-12, HIPPA, TWIC, RTP, FIPS, etc. and competence in government regulations and industry standards such as ISO, ANSI, EMV and GSM.
  • Understanding of component and peripheral integration requirements for tokens, PCs, cell phones, etc.
  • Extensive knowledge of technical markets, pricing models, distribution channels, technology trends, IT buying patterns, statistics and analysis, P&L background, planning skills, competitive strategies
  • Knowledge of enabling technologies such as embedded systems, encryption, authentication and OTP algorithms will be beneficial
  • Ability to develop and execute corporate communications and public relations programs including setting media relations and messaging strategy


Experience

  • Smart card or token based security, credentialing, PKI and other user and device authentication protocols such as RSA, HID, etc.
  • Experience in developing qualification documents, contracts, proposals, and customer presentations
  • Systems, I/O, and Security company working on authentication related solutions
  • At least 15 years industry specific or similar semiconductor component experience in this field required. 30% travel.
  • Contacts database at high levels in government and corporate security applications
  • Public relations, investor relations and corporate communications
  • The candidate will help plan success achievement on several dimensions:
  • Align marketing needs to sales objectives to ensure delivery against fiscal plan
  • Accelerate strategic innovation - approaching and creating new markets and new customers in radically different ways, potentially redefining the basis for competition within the industry
  • Attract and retain customers who fit strategic rationale
  • Guide marketing, sales and operation teams to match strategic direction


Qualifications

  • BBA in Marketing and/or MS in EE or Computer Engineering; higher degrees preferred; MBA is a plus
  • 10-15 years relevant experience in similar capacity in high tech components / subsystems for card / token based or other embedded security markets
  • Highly motivated with ability to manage and motivate others towards goals
  • Handle high pressures and tight deadlines and work well in a team atmosphere
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to collect and analyze data to justify actions
  • Excellent verbal, analytical, and organizational skills are a must.
  • Ability to work closely with Engineering and Sales organizations
    The ideal candidate is a highly energetic and self-motivated individual with a strong track record of commitment to meeting deadlines under tight pressure situations.


Sr. Hardware Systems Engineer


Position Description


Fidelica Microsystems is more than a fingerprint sensor company. We’re working with customers and partners to design and manufacture an array of super-low profile embedded biometric systems stemming from our unique fingerprint authentication module. And we’re looking for a seasoned hardware systems engineer who is fully capable of handling the complete electronic design process, from specification to schematic design to board fabrication and assembly to characterization and debug.

If the idea of coupling an advanced microcontroller with peripherals such as RF modules, displays, and unique user interfaces (and putting the whole system into a package as thin as a credit card) sounds appealing, this may be the position for you.


Job Requirements

  • Extensive low-power embedded design and implementation involving 8-, 16-, and 32-bit microcontrollers and peripherals such as displays, RF wireless microcontrollers, for portable biometrically authenticated products.
  • Design, implement and optimize RF communication technologies and protocols (e.g. ISO14443, IEEE 802.15.4); develop wireless communication devices.
  • Develop products in very small packages such as smart cards and badges.
  • Manage entire board level system development in a hands-on manner from design concept through schematic and layout to prototyping and first production run.
  • Hands on simulation, test and debugging of board level systems.
  • Work closely with a team of software, firmware and board level system design and development engineers, including offshore contract resources.
  • Develop detailed hardware and software requirements from higher-level system and MRD specifications through customer interaction.
  • Work with outside vendors to identify and define external peripherals, interfaces and debug tools for the system.
  • Strong ability to plan, co-ordinate, report and communicate at all levels within and outside the organization.

Required Experience

  • Strong board level hardware systems experience: Simulation, circuit schematic development and layout, test and debug of embedded system PC Boards.
  • Experience with designing in external peripheral devices on embedded systems including wireless chips and protocols, LCDs, memory, flash based storage, etc.
  • RF Wireless system analysis and design; RF circuit design through 2.4 GHz; RF printed circuit board layout
  • Portable, low power instrumentation design
  • Embedded microprocessor system design
  • Deep experience with various interfaces including SPI, I2C
  • Expertise in use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, in-circuit emulators, etc…

Desired Experience

  • Smart card based ISO7816 interfaces
  • Programming with Assembly and C
  • MathCad, LabView, MatLab

Qualifications

  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science or EE, with at least 8-10 years experience in systems environments
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with strong track record in technical customer interface and support would be beneficial.
  • The ideal candidate is a highly energetic and self-motivated individual with a strong track record of commitment to meeting deadlines under tight pressure situations.


Sr. Mechanical Engineer


Position Description


Sr. Mechanical engineer experienced in automated assembly equipment. Capable of designing tools himself and directing suppliers and subcontractors in development tools for various high accuracy plastic assembly and test equipment. Willing to develop and implement high volume assembly processes for leading edge ultra thin, flexible fingerprint sensors This position reports to Sr.Manager Assembly Engineering. This is a critical position with high visibility and impact to the success of the company.

Minimum technical skills


Candidate must have hands-on experience in at least 3 of the following areas:
  • Development of automated assembly and inspection (machine vision) equipment for high throughput manufacturing
  • Equipment for web handling and converting on plastic, metal, and composite substrates
  • R2R mechanical/adhesive assembly processes and tools
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks
  • Experience in supporting a manufacturing line during startup and aggressive ramp

Other desired skills/qualifications

  • Experience with designing pneumatic and stepping motor driven equipment
  • Project management experience.
  • Excellent communication skills (spoken, written, and presentation).
  • Experience with operating automated equipment.
  • Manufacturing experience in setting up manufacturing line and ramping up production
  • Familiarity with clean room protocols, processes and equipment
  • Ability to work in a team environment under high pressure and in tight deadlines situations 

Education


Minimum MS degree in ME or related field.


Experience


PhD with 5 years experience or MS with 10 years experience.  Consistent hands-on involvement both in equipment development and production is required. This position is not open to new college graduates.


  

Equipment Engineer

 

Position Description

Equipment Engineer responsible for the overall functionality of the equipment at Fidelica’s fabrication facility. The range of equipment includes: Lithography aligner, resist coater & developer, wet benches, SRDs, plasma etch, electrical and optical diagnostics, and systems associated with the operation of a class 100 clean room. Candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, installation and modification of these tools. Depending on the system, this work is either performed by the candidate or by outside vendors and contractors under the candidate’s oversight. Will interface and work with the facilities manager and process engineers. This is a hands-on position in a start-up environment, and the job responsibilities will often overlap into related technical areas including process development, equipment operation, device fabrication and measurement, facilities and materials management and hazmat activities.  Candidate must be self-motivated.

Minimal Technical Skills:

Candidate must have hands-on experience in the following areas:

  1. Equipment maintenance of electronics manufacturing equipment (e.g. lithography tools, wet processing systems, mechanical/vacuum systems, annealing ovens)
  2. Basic mechanical, vacuum and electronics engineering.
  3. Experience working in a clean room environment and understanding clean room protocol.
  4. Basic operation of electronics fabrication equipment (e.g. lithography tools, wet processing systems, mechanical/vacuum systems, annealing ovens).
  5. MS Excel proficient

Other desired skills:

  1. Design & build of manufacturing equipment
  2. CAD

Education:

Minimum BS degree.

Experience:

5 years industrial experience in related activities and areas. Hands-on involvement with Equipment maintenance, build or repair.