Blackwatch International Corporation (Blackwatch), a small business founded in 2010, is a small business dedicated to supporting Federal business and national security objectives. Based in McLean, VA, with offices in Sacramento, CA, Blackwatch invests in innovation and quality for our customers and staff, holding corporate-level ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 and CMMI Level 3 certifications. We are a leading provider of information technology (IT) infrastructure, cybersecurity, DevSecOps, data exploitation, and engineering services, specializing in large and complex projects. Blackwatch is dedicated to growth and offers a dynamic working environment with multiple opportunities for advancement.
Position Title: Semiconductor Service Coordinator
Position location: Sacramento, California
Position type: Regular Full Time
Years of experience: 2-5 Year
Security Clearance: Secret
US Citizenship required: Yes
Summary/Objective
Blackwatch International is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Semiconductor Service Coordinator to join our team. This is an opportunity for someone with strong organizational skills, a professional demeanor and the desire to build a foundation in the semiconductor industry. In this role, you'll play a critical part in supporting mission critical, legacy, and leading-edge semiconductor wafer and microchip manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Coordinate preventative maintenance, calibration and repair services.Assist project managers, engineers and technicians with development of statement of work (SOW) for projects, equipment purchases, repairs, and upgrades. Assist engineers, technicians, and project leads with equipment, parts and support research. Participate in technical meetings, take meeting minutes, track action items, and deliverables.Organize and maintain all project-related documentation, including schedules, checklists, technical documents, change orders, reports, metrics, meeting minutes, action items, and budgets.Maintain professional relationships with customers, vendors and suppliers.Escort visitors, submit visitor requests and maintain vendor badge records.Manage receipt of goods and services including preventative maintenance service reports, equipment, parts, software, calibrations, supplies, gases, and chemicals.Assist with logistics, inventory, invoicing, and purchase order discrepancies.Perform a variety of administrative functions and other duties as required or assigned.Minimum Qualifications
Detail oriented, self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to organize, prioritize and handle multiple tasks.Excellent verbal and written communication.Must be able to sit, walk, kneel, bend, and stand for prolong periods of time.Intermediate computer skills utilizing Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.Ability to work around hazardous areas, hazardous materials and hazardous waste.Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.Desired Qualifications:
Associates degree or 2-year technical certificate in business administration, science, technology, engineering and/or mathematics (STEM). New graduates are highly encouraged to apply. Equivalent military training/experience or discipline in business administration, electronics, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics, etc. Knowledge and/or understanding of semiconductor wafer manufacturing industry.Blackwatch International Corporation (Blackwatch), founded in 2010, is an agile small business dedicated to supporting Federal Government and national security objectives. Headquartered in McLean, VA with offices in Sacramento, CA, Blackwatch invests in innovation and quality, holding corporate-level ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001, and ISO/IEC 20000-1 certifications, and is appraised at CMMI® Maturity Level 3 for services and supplier management. We specialize in large and complex projects and offer a dynamic working environment with multiple opportunities for advancement.
Work environment: This role supports a Federal R&D cleanroom/fab setting, Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) and is customer-facing, requiring adherence to facility policies, cleanroom protocols, and safety standards.
Position Title: Principal Foundry Process Equipment Engineer
Position Location: Sacramento, CA
Position type: Regular Full Time
Years of experience: 10+
Security Clearance: Secret or ability to obtain – SECRET
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Classification: Exempt
Telecommute: Telework is not available for this position.
Role Summary
Step into a career defining role as a Principal Foundry Process Equipment Engineer at Blackwatch, serving as a key deputy to program leadership in the creation of a brand new cleanroom fabrication capability for the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA). In this role, you will not only coordinate major workstreams and technical execution—you will also take a visible, hands on role in bringing new equipment and process modules online.
You’ll directly support capital equipment projects from concept through production, including requirements definition, vendor interaction, on floor tool installation, cleanroom coordination, and execution of qualification activities. Working side by side with vendors, facilities, and module owners, you will help ensure the cleanroom, utilities, and infrastructure are physically ready for tool arrival, installation, and startup. This hybrid technical/deputy program role blends high level coordination with practical, in the fab engagement, ensuring that equipment, facilities, and operational readiness stay tightly aligned.
Key Responsibilities
• Serve as a deputy program manager for the cleanroom buildout—coordinating project plans, schedules, risks, and cross team execution—while remaining closely engaged with day to day technical and installation activities in the fab.
• Coordinate major capital equipment acquisition and installation, including hands on participation during tool delivery, vendor installation activities, hookup verification, and early system bring up.
• Drive facilities and installation readiness by working directly in the cleanroom and sub fab with Facilities Engineering, construction teams, and tool vendors to verify utilities, chemical systems, exhaust, and infrastructure modifications ahead of tool startup.
• Support program leadership in tracking progress across facility upgrades, tool installation, and module ramp—ground truthing schedules through direct observation of installation progress and on-tool execution.
• Maintain lifecycle equipment ownership: author specifications, participate in vendor selection, oversee FAT/SAT, manage installation/start-up, perform or lead qualification execution (PQ), and ensure smooth handoff to operations.
• Collaborate across engineering, facilities, and operations teams, actively engaging in technical tasks such as checkout, calibration coordination, test wafer runs, recipe verification, and troubleshooting to ensure readiness for module integration.
• Support definition of capital plans and multi year capability roadmaps informed by practical experience with tool performance, installation constraints, and fab infrastructure needs.
• Ensure operational and facility readiness by developing procedures, acceptance criteria, SPC/monitoring plans, and safety documentation, and performing on floor validation in coordination with EHS and Facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline.
• 10+ years of semiconductor process equipment engineering experience with deep expertise in at least one module (Epi, Thin Films, Wet, Diffusion, Implant, Metrology, Test & Measurement, or Cleanroom Facilities) and broad exposure across multiple areas.
• Demonstrated success supporting equipment acquisition, installation, and qualification—including hands on involvement during vendor install activities, tool bring up, checkout, and production release.
• Proven ability to work safely and effectively in cleanroom environments, including direct interaction with complex tools, process chemicals, and on floor installation activities.
• Strong communication, teaming, and mentoring skills; ability to coordinate complex multidisciplinary efforts as a technical lead or deputy program manager while remaining actively engaged in technical execution.
• U.S. Citizenship and an active or obtainable Secret security clearance (firm requirement).
Preferred Qualifications
• MS/PhD in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Demonstrated leadership as a senior/principal engineer with experience coordinating technical teams, guiding equipment readiness, and mentoring staff while also participating directly in hands on installation, qualification, or troubleshooting.
• Strong background collaborating with Facilities Engineering and construction teams on cleanroom readiness, utility hookups, sub fab integration, or infrastructure modifications, preferably with direct verification or on tool validation experience.
• Demonstrated capability in technology development through production transfer, including executing DOE/SPC activities, running test wafers, and performing tool/process characterization in R&D or low volume/high mix settings.
• Prior experience supporting Federal or DoD R&D facilities, including adherence to structured safety, compliance, and security protocols.
Work Model & Benefits
On-site role at McClellan Park / Sacramento, CA; standard day shift; relocation assistance available; no regular travel.
Competitive benefits package (details available upon request).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Blackwatch International Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Blackwatch participates in E-Verify.
Blackwatch International Corporation (Blackwatch), founded in 2010, is an agile small business dedicated to supporting Federal Government and national security objectives. Headquartered in McLean, VA with offices in Sacramento, CA, Blackwatch invests in innovation and quality, holding corporate-level ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001, and ISO/IEC 20000-1 certifications, and is appraised at CMMI® Maturity Level 3 for services and supplier management. We specialize in large and complex projects and offer a dynamic working environment with multiple opportunities for advancement.
Work environment: This role supports a Federal R&D cleanroom/fab setting, Defense Microelectronics Activty (DMEA) and is customer-facing, requiring adherence to facility policies, cleanroom protocols, and safety standards.
Position Title: Foundry Project Optimization Specialist
Position Location: Sacramento, CA (possibility of remote)
Position type: Regular Full Time
Years of experience: 10+
Security Clearance: Secret or ability to obtain – SECRET
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Classification: Exempt
Telecommute: Telework may be possible for this position.
Role SummaryBlackwatch is seeking a Foundry Project Optimization Specialist to enhance program execution, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation for semiconductor fabrication initiatives for the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA). This role provides focused support to the Program Manager by coordinating closely with tool vendors, semiconductor technical personnel, and key stakeholders to optimize installation, facilitization, and qualification activities. The specialist will help minimize idle time and ensure schedule alignment by proactively managing vendor relationships and aligning timelines. Additionally, this role will drive process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and budget management strategies, embedding industry best practices and continuous improvement methodologies to maximize productivity and efficiency while maintaining financial integrity.
Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate with tool vendors and technical teams to ensure smooth equipment installation and facility readiness.Develop and maintain project schedules to align installation and qualification activities with program milestones.Monitor facility readiness and resource allocation to minimize idle time and optimize workflow.Drive process improvement initiatives across operations, applying industry best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.Manage project budgets and financial processes to ensure cost realism, track expenditures, and align with funding requirements.Identify and implement cost-saving measures to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk of overruns.Provide real-time oversight of vendor performance and project execution to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues quickly and maintain alignment with overall program objectives.Support achievement of program milestones through proactive planning, risk mitigation, and optimization strategies.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Finance, or related technical discipline.10+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing and laboratory environments, equipment installation, or project coordination.Strong understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes, facility readiness, and financial management principles.Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation effectively.Excellent communication and organizational skills with experience in cross-functional collaboration.U.S. Citizenship and active or ability to obtain Secret clearance (firm requirement).Preferred QualificationsExperience with semiconductor tool installation and qualification processes.Background in program optimization, risk management, and cost control methodologies.Familiarity with Federal R&D environments and compliance requirements.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent experience.Work Model & Benefits* On-site role at McClellan Park / Sacramento, CA; standard day shift; relocation assistance available; no regular travel, with possibility of remote work and some regular travel.
* Competitive benefits package (details available upon request).
Equal Opportunity EmployerBlackwatch International Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Blackwatch participates in E-Verify.
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